--- title: "Provision of a Microscope-based Vibrometer" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-4eca3b64-c536-4be6-a6a2-e101cb2bd9b2" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4eca3b64-c536-4be6-a6a2-e101cb2bd9b2" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4eca3b64-c536-4be6-a6a2-e101cb2bd9b2.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4eca3b64-c536-4be6-a6a2-e101cb2bd9b2.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON" published: "2020-11-23" --- # Provision of a Microscope-based Vibrometer Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4eca3b64-c536-4be6-a6a2-e101cb2bd9b2 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4eca3b64-c536-4be6-a6a2-e101cb2bd9b2) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4eca3b64-c536-4be6-a6a2-e101cb2bd9b2.json) ## Summary The UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON is seeking tenders for the "Provision of a Microscope-based Vibrometer," aimed at enhancing vibration measurement capabilities in various applications such as wearable technology and medical implants. This procurement falls under the category of electrical machinery, with a total contract value of £120,000 and a minimum contract value of £110,000. The tender is currently in the award stage, with the contract scheduled to commence on 17th July 2019 and last until 16th July 2021. The tender submission period ended on 8th July 2019, and interested suppliers should note the delivery location is in Southampton, England. This contract provides a significant opportunity for SMEs specialising in electrical equipment and measurement technologies. Companies involved in the development of high-tech sensors, microsystems, and innovative acoustic solutions would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in this procurement could lead to further growth by establishing relationships with a prominent institution while contributing to cutting-edge research and product development in the fields of engineering and technology. ## Notice The existing single-point laser vibrometer has limited capabilities that constrain its measurement range. It is primarily used for the measurement of vibration in large structures e.g. vehicles. A micro system analyser would enable enhanced measurements in a very wide range of applications at smaller and larger scales including electronic textiles (e.g. wearable technology), microelectromechanical systems (e.g. microspeakers/acoustic transducers), and medical implants (e.g. smart prosthetics). This equipment would also allows vibrations in micrometre and millimetre length scales to be measured over a broad frequency range. It may be applied to various applications e.g. rail or jet engine condition monitoring. Measurements of microspeaker performance will enable the optimisation of their size and audio quality for future mobile phones. Smart sensors and IoT system integration can be optimised by considering behaviour at different vibration levels. Observing behaviour at various reference points is crucial to evaluate the performance of the device and the quality of the manufacturing process. These measurements can feed into accurate models and data-driven design for real commercial/industrial applications. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a57dec8c-d851-407e-8b7e-c41a705ff5b6 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 23 Nov 2020 | | Submission deadline | 8 Jul 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 16 Jul 2019 | | Contract period | 16 Jul 2019 - 16 Jul 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £120,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £99,997 | | 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 | POLYTEC | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting ### Codes - 31000000 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting ## Release History - 23 Nov 2020 at 16:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a57dec8c-d851-407e-8b7e-c41a705ff5b6 - 24 Jun 2019 at 14:03 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5b0cc62f-bd35-41c8-83dd-9253a7a06044 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a57dec8c-d851-407e-8b7e-c41a705ff5b6 23rd November 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5b0cc62f-bd35-41c8-83dd-9253a7a06044 24th June 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofsouthampton/aspx/Home ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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