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title: "DIC Optical Metrology System"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-4ebcb6fc-6c48-4d92-b24d-a81a92446e38"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON"
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# DIC Optical Metrology System

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4ebcb6fc-6c48-4d92-b24d-a81a92446e38

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## Summary

The University of Southampton has successfully awarded a contract for the procurement of a DIC Optical Metrology System, aimed at enhancing imaging capabilities for large structures. This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically speed camera equipment, with an additional classification for installation services of imaging equipment. The contract, valued at £81,765, commenced on 1 December 2021 and will run until 1 December 2024. The tender process was conducted as a closed invitation-only method, and the tender period concluded on 10 November 2021.

This opportunity presents a potential growth avenue for businesses specialising in the supply and installation of high-tech imaging equipment, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that may have the capability to provide innovative solutions in optical metrology. Companies with expertise in advanced imaging technologies and those that can offer accompanying installation services might find themselves well-suited to participate in similar future tenders, thereby expanding their reach in the public sector procurement landscape.

## Notice

This procurement was for the purchase of a monochromatic white light camera system for performing imaging on large structures. The cameras will be used to derive displacement and strain measurements through image post-processing procedures such as DIC, grid methods and point tracking.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6ef2e5c7-6ebd-4435-9d32-524068ca927b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Closed (Invite Only) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Dec 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Nov 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Nov 2021 |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2021 - 1 Dec 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £81,765 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £81,765 |
| 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 SOUTHAMPTON |
| Locality | SOUTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO17 1BJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ32 Southampton |
| Local authority | Southampton |
| Electoral ward | Portswood |
| Westminster constituency | Southampton Test |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MATCH ID |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 51 - Installation services (except software)

### Codes

- 34971000 - Speed camera equipment
- 51411000 - Installation services of imaging equipment

## Release History

- 3 Dec 2021 at 11:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6ef2e5c7-6ebd-4435-9d32-524068ca927b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6ef2e5c7-6ebd-4435-9d32-524068ca927b
  3rd December 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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