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title: "3406/NAMRC/JS/2022 - Flash Analyser for Thermal Diffusivity Measurements"
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# 3406/NAMRC/JS/2022 - Flash Analyser for Thermal Diffusivity Measurements

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-063a5c1f-b606-478f-9322-4068134a2741

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## Summary

The University of Sheffield is looking for a Flash Analyser for Thermal Diffusivity Measurements on behalf of the Nuclear AMRC. The procurement involves a tender process with a value of £175,000 in the goods category. The closing date for tenders is Monday 24th October 2022 at 12 noon (UK time). The awarded contract, valued at £174,000, has been granted to TA Instruments - A Division of Waters Ltd. The contract period spans from 28th November 2022 to 27th November 2025.

This procurement opportunity for a Flash Analyser presents a chance for businesses in the measuring instruments sector to engage. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) may find this tender particularly suitable. By providing a technology solution for thermal diffusivity measurements to support manufacturing research activities, businesses can contribute towards enhancing materials testing capabilities within the nuclear sector. The opportunity also offers a platform for collaborating on advanced nuclear materials research and development from room temperature to 1600°C.

## Notice

The University of Sheffield wishes to invite tenders for a Flash Analyser for measuring thermal diffusivity on behalf of the Nuclear AMRC at Brunel Way, Catcliffe, Rotherham S60 5WG The Nuclear AMRC (https://www.namrc.co.uk) has a requirement for a Flash Analyser for measuring thermal diffusivity to support manufacturing research activities within the nuclear sector. The currently proposed materials characterisation equipment namely, Flash diffusivity technique will add extra capability to Nuclear AMRC's existing materials testing facility. This capability facilitates measurement of valuable and important parameters such as thermal diffusivity on heat transfer across applied materials to elevated temperatures, Room Temperature (RT - around 20-22degC) to 1600degC. For example, thermo-mechanical treatments in steel, heat treatments in steel/alloys and production processes of heat removal materials affect it's structural properties. These underlying changes can be assessed by this technique that enables measurement of variations in thermal transport property non-destructively. In addition, the flash technique will be a great tool in analysing and generating experimental thermal database including for (but not limited to) newly developed steels/alloys, ceramics and composites. The flash diffusivity equipment is to be installed at the Nuclear AMRC's metallurgical laboratory workspace and will be a great addition to already installed Dilatometer and DSC techniques in generating accurate thermophysical /thermodynamic database for advanced nuclear materials from room temperature to 1600 degC. In the case of heat removal materials property analysis, the thermal diffusivity and specific heat data obtained from this technique in addition to density measurements from our Dilatometer can be combined to estimate the important transport property, i.e. thermal conductivity as a function of temperature. Depending on the thermal history and metallurgical structural changes induced, the variations in transport properties will infer suitable process selection or recommend further improvements on the production process. In addition, reliable values of thermophysical properties of industrially important materials such as ferrous and non-ferrous, composites, ceramics, heat resistant alloys and other vast range of materials can be assessed using the flash diffusivity method. The full technical specification will be sent to you once you have expressed your interest Tender Process/Documentation: This is a Find A Tender Service open exercise. The ITT can be downloaded by registering and expressing your interest on the University's e-tendering system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield Questions or comments in relation to this tender must be submitted via the In-tend System - at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield. Completed tenders must be returned through the same e-tendering system. Closing date for receipt of tenders: Monday 24th October 2022 at 12 noon (UK time). Additional information: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/335696f1-414d-42d4-8b66-2c996dbe436e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Nov 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Oct 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Nov 2022 |
| Contract period | 28 Nov 2022 - 27 Nov 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £175,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £174,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD |
| Locality | SHEFFIELD |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S10 2TN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield |
| Local authority | Sheffield |
| Electoral ward | Broomhill and Sharrow Vale |
| Westminster constituency | Sheffield Central |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TA INSTRUMENTS - A DIVISION OF WATERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38300000 - Measuring instruments
- 38412000 - Thermometers
- 38432000 - Analysis apparatus
- 38434000 - Analysers

## Release History

- 30 Nov 2022 at 13:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/335696f1-414d-42d4-8b66-2c996dbe436e
- 22 Sep 2022 at 08:27 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2181abf9-41e8-416b-8707-f2191c8a3007

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/335696f1-414d-42d4-8b66-2c996dbe436e
  30th November 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2181abf9-41e8-416b-8707-f2191c8a3007
  22nd September 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield
- https://www.namrc.co.uk

## Provenance

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