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Supply, Delivery, Installation and Commissioning of a High-Speed X-ray Tomography Scanner (IM3AGES Facility)

UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Strathclyde has completed the procurement process for the "Supply, Delivery, Installation and Commissioning of a High-Speed X-ray Tomography Scanner (IM3AGES Facility)." This tender, categorised under the "Education" industry, involves the provision of advanced imaging equipment for the Civin Engineering department. Located in Glasgow, UKM82, the procurement followed an open procedure method. Key dates of the process include the contract award notice published on 23 December 2024 and the contract signing on 11 December 2024. TESCAN-UK Ltd., based in Huntingdon, has been awarded the contract valued at £775,500 GBP.

This tender offers substantial growth opportunities, particularly for businesses specialising in high-technology imaging solutions and laboratory equipment. The procurement is focused on delivering state-of-the-art capabilities not currently available in the UK, which could establish the supplier as a leading vendor in the field. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) experienced in the manufacture, delivery, and servicing of sophisticated imaging systems can find significant potential by participating in similar tenders. Additionally, suppliers with expertise in the integration of deep learning algorithms for material analysis may find this an advantageous venture.

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Notice Title

Supply, Delivery, Installation and Commissioning of a High-Speed X-ray Tomography Scanner (IM3AGES Facility)

Notice Description

Supply, Delivery, Installation and Commissioning of a High-Speed X-ray Tomography Scanner (IM3AGES Facility) to the Civin Engineering at the University of Strathclyde.

Lot Information

Lot 1

IM3AGES focuses on delivering a combination of capabilities not yet available in the UK, addressing the gap in provision by providing: <1 minute laboratory XCT where imaging can be done with a stationary sample, a co-located high resolution (<0.5 micron) scanner with diffraction contrast imaging capability and the latest deep learning reconstruction algorithms to support analysis of complex and low-contrast materials, and a plug-and-play suite of environmental cells for quantifying processes in 4D. Due to the requirements of the grant, this particular equipment must be able to achieve 1 minute/3D scan, 2-3mm resolution with rotating imaging gantry allowing samples (and environmental cells) to be static during imaging. Coupled to a high flux at low X-ray energy (ideal for the multi-phase, low attenuation/low contrast materials (soils, composites, geo-materials, polmyers, cement/concrete, sustainable construction materials), the vertically orientated sample-static system enables pore- and continuum-scale quantification of multiphase flows in porous media.

Options: The Contracting Authority reserves the right to request additional services from the successful Tenderer, either intended extension of existing services or in replacement of existing services.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000786491
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC520894
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33110000 - Imaging equipment for medical, dental and veterinary use

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£775,500 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Dec 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
Not specified
Contact Email
magdalena.bamford@strath.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7811592949

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G1 1XU
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

TESCAN-UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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