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title: "Provision of a Non Contact Surface Profiler"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON"
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# Provision of a Non Contact Surface Profiler

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8deb5ede-6282-437d-9f51-fbc2925ddc58

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Provision of a Non Contact Surface Profiler" is being conducted by the University of Southampton, located in Southampton, England. This project is classified under laboratory, optical and precision equipment, and it is currently in the Award stage following an open tender procedure. Key dates include the tender publication on 8th November 2019, with the tender period closing on 29th November 2019. The contract duration is set from 10th January 2020 to 9th January 2021, with a contract value of £24,000, aimed at supplying a non-contact surface profiler for an A.I. microscope project.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in precision optical equipment or similar technologies to engage in a project with a recognised educational institution. SMEs particularly suited for this tender can provide innovative solutions that utilise optical measurement techniques. Companies with expertise in non-contact profiling technologies, such as those leveraging white light interferometry, are encouraged to consider competing for this contract, which not only promises potential revenue but also the opportunity to forge a long-term partnership with the University of Southampton.

## Notice

The University of Southampton is seeking suppliers who can deliver against supplying a non-contact surface profiler for use in an A.I. microscope project. The intended purpose of the device is to allow accurate measurements of the 3-dimensional shape of a test object. The measurement must be made without contacting the surface so devices that use optical methods such as white light interferometry are required. After the measurement, 3D data that describes the test object surface must be readily accessible and in a format that is suitable for subsequent calculations. The test object will typically be a laser machined sample (i.e. a nominally flat surface with raised or indented features of interest). Typical surface features will each be 10 - 500 um in size (in plane) but these may be arranged in an array that spans several mm. The vertical relief of the sample will typically be < 100 um. The University of Southampton will not discount any solutions provided that are ex-demonstrator.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c2563056-9ee2-4280-b876-63aaabcc1c97 |
| 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 | 11 Feb 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Nov 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Jan 2020 |
| Contract period | 10 Jan 2020 - 9 Jan 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £24,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £23,950 |
| 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 | OMNISCAN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

## Release History

- 11 Feb 2020 at 13:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c2563056-9ee2-4280-b876-63aaabcc1c97
- 8 Nov 2019 at 10:09 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/831401a9-cb79-47ef-940d-d498f49188ed

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c2563056-9ee2-4280-b876-63aaabcc1c97
  11th February 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/831401a9-cb79-47ef-940d-d498f49188ed
  8th November 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofsouthampton/aspx/Home

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