Planning

Supply, Delivery, and Installation of a Phased Array Ultrasonic Tester (PAUT)

UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE

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Planning

17 Jan 2024 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Strathclyde, based in Glasgow, UK, is preparing to procure the supply, delivery, and installation of a Phased Array Ultrasonic Tester (PAUT) for their Electronic and Electrical Engineering Department. Interested parties are requested to submit notes of interest by 14:00 on January 19, 2024. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, and the total contract value is set at £1,000,000 for goods. The contracting authority anticipates a contract duration of 28 months and requires specific technical features for the equipment.

This tender opportunity from the University of Strathclyde presents a lucrative chance for businesses specializing in supplying advanced equipment related to ultrasonic testing technologies. Companies with expertise in providing PAUT systems with high specifications, such as PAUT channels, pulser capabilities, and unit synchronisation functionalities, are well-suited to compete in this procurement process. The University's focus on innovative technology and stringent requirements offers a niche market opportunity for businesses with a track record in delivering cutting-edge solutions within the field of ultrasonic testing.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply, Delivery, and Installation of a Phased Array Ultrasonic Tester (PAUT)

Notice Description

The University of Strathclyde (Contracting Authority) seeks notes of interest for a potential procurement exercise for the Supply, Delivery, and Installation of a Phased Array Ultrasonic Tester (PAUT). Potential Tenderers who believe they can fulfill the high level specification detailed in this PIN, will be sent a market research questionnaire to review in full, complete and submit to the contracting authority. Notes of Interest in this notice by 14:00pm on the 19th of January 2024.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The PIN invitation relates to an open tender below the Agreement on Government Procurement (GPA) threshold for goods to appoint a single suitably qualified supplier to supply, deliver and commission a maximum of four (4) Low-Latency Real-Time 64:128 PAUT Controllers. The University of Strathclyde's Electronic and Electrical Engineering (EEE) Department secured grand funding from UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) a non-departmental public body sponsored by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT). The Contract duration is anticipated to be for a period of twenty-eight (28) months inclusive of a two (2) year warranty and anticipated 16 week lead time. The Contracting Authority requires a supplier that can fulfill the below non-exhaustive list of requirements: The offered equipment must feature 64:128 PAUT Channels The offered equipment must feature 1 PAUT Hypertronic Probe Connector The offered equipment must feature >4 Conventional Ultrasonic Channels The offered equipment must feature > 200 V Pulsers on all PAUT and Conventional Channels The offered equipment must feature > 30 kHz Phased Array Pulse Repetition Frequency (PRF) The offered equipment must feature > 12 bit Receiver Analogue Digital Convertor (ADC) Resolution The offered equipment must feature >110 dB Receiver True Analog Gain Including Time Corrected Gain (TCG) The offered equipment must feature ability to hardware synchronise further units to maximum of 8 Units (512: 1024) The awarded supplier must be able to commit to a maximum delivery lead time of 16 weeks from the point of contract award.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000755427
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN496631
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

42 - Industrial machinery

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

31640000 - Machines and apparatus with individual functions

38430000 - Detection and analysis apparatus

38540000 - Machines and apparatus for testing and measuring

38900000 - Miscellaneous evaluation or testing instruments

42900000 - Miscellaneous general and special-purpose machinery

71632200 - Non-destructive testing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jan 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Jan 2024Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE
Contact Name
Natasha Murray
Contact Email
natasha.murray@strath.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7811592949

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G1 1XQ
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM82 Glasgow City
Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North East

Further Information

Notice Documents

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