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title: "Flash X-ray System"
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# Flash X-ray System

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-66f10ed4-78a0-4e6a-9098-15f06bf2c449

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## Summary

The UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD is seeking a supplier for a project titled "Flash X-ray System", which falls under the category of Explosives detection systems and related equipment. The procurement process is currently in the Award stage, following a completed tender initiated on 30th September 2020. The total contract value is £220,000 and procurement was conducted via an open procedure. The contract period is set to run from 30th November 2020 to 31st March 2021, with delivery expected in the Yorkshire and the Humber region.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in advanced imaging and detection technologies, particularly smaller enterprises who are well-positioned to offer innovative solutions. Companies with experience in providing high-tech equipment for military or civil engineering applications could find this contract fitting. As the university aims to enhance its research capabilities in explosive analysis, suppliers who can deliver cutting-edge technology and reliable service will benefit significantly from this procurement.

## Notice

The Department of Civil Engineering is a world leader in the area of Blast and Ballistic effects research. Its work at the Buxton labs range from large calibre ballistics (internal and external) to full-scale blast effects. Our lab provides world leading industrial and fundamental research and its research informs excellence in teaching in the area of protection systems. Imaging of explosive fireballs and resulting structural events requires the highest possible frame rates. To allow internal diagnostics to be obtained for material surrounding an explosive charge (e.g. soil or fabric) a 4-channel flash X-ray is required. Additional information: All tender documents, questions about the tender & any tender returns must be submitted through the In-tend e.tendering portal via the link shown above.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/222d1282-c009-4c59-90c6-c5ed01e00c55 |
| 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, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Jan 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Oct 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Jan 2021 |
| Contract period | 23 May 2021 - 7 Jun 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £220,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £520,000 |
| 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 | 2 |
| Supplier names | SCANDIFLASH; SHIMADZU |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38546000 - Explosives detection system
- 38651000 - Cameras

## Release History

- 28 Jan 2021 at 12:47 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/222d1282-c009-4c59-90c6-c5ed01e00c55
- 28 Jan 2021 at 12:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/222d1282-c009-4c59-90c6-c5ed01e00c55
- 30 Sep 2020 at 15:22 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3648bba0-e83c-4d25-b8c8-f094284d5b53

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/222d1282-c009-4c59-90c6-c5ed01e00c55
  28th January 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3648bba0-e83c-4d25-b8c8-f094284d5b53
  30th September 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sheffield/aspx/Home

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