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Supply Delivery and Installation of a High-Performance Orbital TIG Welding System for In-Process Ultrasonic Inspection

UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Strathclyde has successfully awarded a contract for the supply, delivery, and installation of a High-Performance Orbital TIG Welding System for In-Process Ultrasonic Inspection. Located in Glasgow (region UKM82), this contract is managed under the Education category and has transitioned from the planning stage (March 2024) to the tender stage (May 2024) before awarding the contract on 2nd October 2024. The procurement utilised an open procedure, culminating in a contract awarded to POLYSOUDE SAS, valued at £99,422. The contract duration includes a 16-month period with a 12-month warranty and a maximum lead time of 12 weeks.

This tender creates significant business growth opportunities, especially for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in sophisticated welding systems and related electronics. The University of Strathclyde's investment, supported by grant funding from UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), indicates a demand for cutting-edge technology in educational and research applications. Businesses with expertise in high-performance welding equipment and the capability to meet detailed technical specifications—such as supporting 6 - 8" NB pipes and featuring 5 - 300 A constant or pulsed welding capability—are ideally suited to compete for such contracts, highlighting the potential for collaboration and innovation in the educational sector.

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Notice Title

Supply Delivery and Installation of a High-Performance Orbital TIG Welding System for In-Process Ultrasonic Inspection

Notice Description

The University of Strathclyde (Contracting Authority) seeks to award a contract to a single supplier to supply and deliver a High-Performance Orbital TIG Welding System for In-Process Ultrasonic Inspection.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Contracting Authority seeks to award a Contract for the supply and delivery of a high-performance Orbital TIG Welding System for In-Process Ultrasonic Inspection research. The University of Strathclyde's Electronic and Electrical Engineering (EEE) department secured grant 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 sixteen (16) months inclusive of a twelve (12) month warranty and twelve (12) week maximum lead time. The Contracting Authority requires a supplier that can fulfil the below non exhaustive list of requirements: The offered equipment must support Orbital TIG Welding of 6 - 8" NB Pipes The offered equipment must support Orbital TIG Welding of 6 - 8" NB, 10 - 20 mm thickness Pipes The offered equipment must feature 5 - 300 A constant or pulsed welding capability The offered equipment must feature control of 6 external axis The offered equipment must be capable of recording Arc Voltage, welding current, electrode position in angular degrees, welding speed and wire speed The offered equipment must include Arc Voltage Control & > 50 mm Oscillation slide motors.. Note that the Contract was awarded in Euros and the Total Tendered Sum was converted to Pound Sterling and verified using the Bank of England Exchange Rate (9/10/2024).

Options: The Contracting Authority reserves the right to request additional deliveries by the successful Tenderer, either intended as partial replacement of supplies or installations or as extensions of existing supplies and installations. The Contracting Authority may at it's sole discretion exercise this option.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000760958
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT515812
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£99,422 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Jun 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
21 Mar 2024Expired
Award Date
2 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE
Contact Name
Laura Shaw, Natasha Murray
Contact Email
laura.shaw@strath.ac.uk, 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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

POLYSOUDE

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR500836
    Supply Delivery and Installation of a High-Performance Orbital TIG Welding System for In-Process Ultrasonic Inspection - The University of Strathclyde (Contracting Authority) seeks notes of interest for a potential procurement exercise for the Supply, Delivery and Installation of a High-Performance Orbital TIG Welding System for In-Process Ultrasonic Inspection. Potential Tenderers who believe they can fulfil 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 PIN are required by the 18th of March 2024.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY505906
    Supply Delivery and Installation of a High-Performance Orbital TIG Welding System for In-Process Ultrasonic Inspection - The University of Strathclyde (Contracting Authority) seeks to undertake a tender exercise to secure a single supplier to supply and deliver a High-Performance Orbital TIG Welding System for In-Process Ultrasonic Inspection.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT515812
    Supply Delivery and Installation of a High-Performance Orbital TIG Welding System for In-Process Ultrasonic Inspection - The University of Strathclyde (Contracting Authority) seeks to award a contract to a single supplier to supply and deliver a High-Performance Orbital TIG Welding System for In-Process Ultrasonic Inspection.

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