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title: "(NU/1520) Supply of a Co-ordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) with gear measurement capability"
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# (NU/1520) Supply of a Co-ordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) with gear measurement capability

Buyer: NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4e248883-5d9f-4ab1-82e4-67e258876b92

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Newcastle University, which has issued a tender for the supply of a Co-ordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) with gear measurement capability, primarily aimed at the measuring and control equipment industry. Located in Newcastle, England, the procurement is currently in the Award stage. The tender closed on 4th September 2019, with a total contract value of £568,315. The contract period is set to begin on 12th December 2019 and end on 31st March 2020. This open procurement method allows for broad participation in the bidding process.

This tender presents a significant growth opportunity for businesses specialising in advanced measuring and control technologies, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can supply bespoke equipment and provide after-sales support and training. Companies with expertise in high-precision machinery are well-suited to compete, especially those with experience in the automotive or manufacturing sectors, as the contract involves the provision of equipment crucial for calibrating gearboxes and ensuring their performance in rigorous testing environments.

## Notice

As part of the UKRRIN, Rolling Stock Centre Initiative, Newcastle University's Design Unit have been awarded a grant by HEFCE to design and build a bespoke, state of the art Dynamic Gearbox Test Facility including a climate chamber for testing of gearboxes and traction drives in extreme environments. There is a requirement to bench mark gearboxes and associated gear elements at the beginning and end of test programs. Gears and gearboxes require the highest standards of geometry measurement to ensure the performance interms of strength, reliability and noise is achieved. The UK National Gear Metrology Laboratory (NGML) in one of the leading gear measurement and calibration facilities worldwide. We have a requirement for a new CMM to extend our general measurement and gear inspection capacity and research activities. At present all gear related metrology work is performed on a single Gear Measuring Machine (GMM). A CMM would expand the scope of the UK National Gear Metrology Laboratory. The scope of this contract is for the supply, delivery and installation of equipment and as detailed in the Invitation to Tender document to the University, with after-sales support and 12 months warranty and maintenance, all training necessary for safe and reliable operation of the system

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ec1de659-35ae-455e-accd-27df99b0abf3 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Dec 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Sep 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Nov 2019 |
| Contract period | 12 Dec 2019 - 31 Mar 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £568,315 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £568,315 |
| 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 | NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE1 7RU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Electoral ward | Monument |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HEXAGON METROLOGY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38424000 - Measuring and control equipment

## Release History

- 3 Dec 2019 at 15:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ec1de659-35ae-455e-accd-27df99b0abf3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ec1de659-35ae-455e-accd-27df99b0abf3
  3rd December 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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