--- title: "Supply and Installation of an Advanced X-Ray Tomography Unit" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-6eb39fe9-e0c0-4b36-a11e-b37cef725f9c" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6eb39fe9-e0c0-4b36-a11e-b37cef725f9c" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6eb39fe9-e0c0-4b36-a11e-b37cef725f9c.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6eb39fe9-e0c0-4b36-a11e-b37cef725f9c.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM" published: "2016-12-20" --- # Supply and Installation of an Advanced X-Ray Tomography Unit Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6eb39fe9-e0c0-4b36-a11e-b37cef725f9c [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6eb39fe9-e0c0-4b36-a11e-b37cef725f9c) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6eb39fe9-e0c0-4b36-a11e-b37cef725f9c.json) ## Summary The University of Birmingham is conducting a tender for the supply and installation of an Advanced X-Ray Tomography Unit, classified under laboratory and precision equipment. This procurement is part of an open procedure and is currently in the tender stage, with submissions due by 23 January 2017. The contract is expected to commence on 20 February 2017 and conclude by 31 May 2017. The delivery addresses include areas within the United Kingdom and other territories, primarily focusing on the needs of the scientific and medical research sectors. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the manufacturing and technology sectors, particularly those specialising in laboratory equipment and advanced imaging devices. Companies that can demonstrate expertise in high-precision machinery, data analysis software, and after-sales service will be well-suited to compete. The requirement for a comprehensive training package further indicates a preference for suppliers who can offer robust support and service solutions to enhance customer satisfaction and product functionality. ## Notice X-Ray Tomography Device o The X-Ray source has to have an acceleration voltage of 190 kV and a beam current of 1mA o The device must have a spatial resolution of 600nm and a minimum pixel size of 100nm o The device must be supplied with different stages to test samples at different temperature ranges and under different tension/compression conditions. o The device must function fully over a temperature range from -20 C to 80 C o The devices must be able to precisely control the heating with an accuracy higher than 0.5oC and the devices with a wider temperature range will be of advantage o Supplied system must have varying temperature range applications OR be able to retrofit varying temperature capable stages of different manufacture into measuring chamber. o Device must come equipped with a variety of different sample holder types for various sample geometries (cylinders, cubic and irregular geometries) o There must be a 3 year warranty included o The device must be able to work for a variety of materials including but not limited to powders, solids, , composites and polymers over the temperature ranges o The device must have automatic control, data logging and software with powerful data analysis functions o A training package must be provided for a group of users o Supplied device must come will all required standards to calibrate o The device must come with a powerful computer needed for the measurement, control and data processing As detailed above, these devices must be able to control heating rates with good accuracy, record data at high resolutions, and analyse the data with a powerful built-in software package. Tenders must include all software packages available to both measure and post process data including full training and support. Support and service help A reliable service package is required to ensure the full upkeep and efficiency of the product. This can range from service care contracts for durations after installation to warranties for equipment and what they include. This also will include all technical support and training as well as potential application requirements in the future. The suppliers will agree to provide operational support for the duration of the paid for service contract. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9522b6b6-af9e-42b8-9d99-5839bae80585 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 20 Dec 2016 | | Submission deadline | 23 Jan 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 20 Feb 2017 - 31 May 2017 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM | | Locality | EDGBASTON | | Post town | Birmingham | | Postcode | B15 2TT | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham | | Local authority | Birmingham | | Electoral ward | Edgbaston | | Westminster constituency | Birmingham Edgbaston | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ### Codes - 33115000 - Tomography devices - 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ## Release History - 20 Dec 2016 at 09:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9522b6b6-af9e-42b8-9d99-5839bae80585 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9522b6b6-af9e-42b8-9d99-5839bae80585 20th December 2016 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6eb39fe9-e0c0-4b36-a11e-b37cef725f9c. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6eb39fe9-e0c0-4b36-a11e-b37cef725f9c.json.