--- title: "4014/JN/24 - High Resolution and High Positional Accuracy 3D Microscope" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-23882161-7cfa-4f49-b2e8-52aae6a9e510" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-23882161-7cfa-4f49-b2e8-52aae6a9e510" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-23882161-7cfa-4f49-b2e8-52aae6a9e510.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-23882161-7cfa-4f49-b2e8-52aae6a9e510.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD" published: "2024-05-03" --- # 4014/JN/24 - High Resolution and High Positional Accuracy 3D Microscope Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-23882161-7cfa-4f49-b2e8-52aae6a9e510 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-23882161-7cfa-4f49-b2e8-52aae6a9e510) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-23882161-7cfa-4f49-b2e8-52aae6a9e510.json) ## Summary The University of Sheffield has awarded a contract for a High Resolution and High Positional Accuracy 3D Microscope, valued at £291,029.20 GBP. The procurement method used was an Open procedure (above threshold). The contract period is scheduled to start on 23rd May 2024 and end on 24th May 2024. The procurement stage is in the award phase, with the tender completed on 6th March 2024. The main procurement category is for goods related to Microscopes. This tender by the University of Sheffield for a 3D microscope presents an opportunity for businesses, especially SMEs, in the imaging, inspection, and measurement industry. Companies specialising in high-resolution optical equipment manufacturing and inspection technology would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The focus on component quality inspection and manufacturing defect detection makes it an ideal project for businesses with expertise in advanced microscopy and quality control solutions. ## Notice There is currently the need for a high resolution, high positional accuracy 3D microscope to aid component quality inspection (form & textural) at the AMRC. The research will involve manufacturing defect detection, with non-contact scans for geometry profile, metallic burring, CFRP delamination and uncut fibres. Automated scanning, easy machine configuration changes (for example lens changes) and variable light setting will aid in rapid inspection for multiple non-connected regions per workpiece. The components/features of interest will range in geometries. Most inspection will be within a working area of 200 x 200 mm in x and y, however scans with working areas up to 300 x 300 mm would be desired. Cutting tool scanning is another research area of interest, using the equipment to be purchased to scan cutting edges for tool wear analysis, requiring the ability to grip and rotate cutting tools. This is an FTS 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 If you have any questions or comments in relation to this tender they must be submitted via the In-tend system, this can be accessed at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sheffield Completed tenders must be returned through the same e-tendering system. The University of Sheffield is not a contracting authority for the purposes of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU) as amended by the Public Procurement (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020. The University is, on a voluntary basis, operating under the Public Contracts Regulations (as defined above) for this procurement case and is therefore advertising this opportunity in Contracts Finder with an obligation to comply with these regulations. By doing so, it does not become a contracting authority and there is no implied obligation to comply with procurement legislation for other procurement cases. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/545a92b1-2994-4887-9a0d-5ca7df5eccb7 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 3 May 2024 | | Submission deadline | 6 Mar 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 8 Apr 2024 | | Contract period | 22 May 2024 - 24 May 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £292,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £291,029 | | 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 | OPTIMAX IMAGING INSPECTION & MEASUREMENT | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ### Codes - 38510000 - Microscopes ## Release History - 3 May 2024 at 15:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/545a92b1-2994-4887-9a0d-5ca7df5eccb7 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/545a92b1-2994-4887-9a0d-5ca7df5eccb7 3rd May 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sheffield All documents can be accessed at ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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