--- title: "Depth sensing nanoindentation Instrument" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-a15dcb48-391d-43f1-9314-8fdf2e07e3a6" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a15dcb48-391d-43f1-9314-8fdf2e07e3a6" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a15dcb48-391d-43f1-9314-8fdf2e07e3a6.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a15dcb48-391d-43f1-9314-8fdf2e07e3a6.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF PORTSMOUTH" published: "2019-01-31" --- # Depth sensing nanoindentation Instrument Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF PORTSMOUTH Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a15dcb48-391d-43f1-9314-8fdf2e07e3a6 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a15dcb48-391d-43f1-9314-8fdf2e07e3a6) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a15dcb48-391d-43f1-9314-8fdf2e07e3a6.json) ## Summary The University of Portsmouth is undertaking a procurement process for a Depth Sensing Nanoindentation Instrument, aimed at enhancing mechanical and tribological measurements in their School of Mechanical and Design Engineering. The tender, classified under the goods category with a value of £140,000, was published on 15 October 2018, and the submission deadline was set for 14 November 2018. The procurement method is an open procedure, which is above the threshold, and the contract is set to commence on 9 December 2018, lasting until 31 July 2019, with delivery to be made to Portsmouth, England. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in scientific instrumentation, particularly those focused on testing and measuring equipment. Companies equipped to deliver complex installations and associated data analysis software would be well-suited to compete, making this an ideal opportunity for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) looking to expand their reach in the academic and research sectors. The project not only supports teaching and research at the university but also encourages innovation in material testing technologies. ## Notice Depth Sensing Nanoindentation University of Portsmouth The School of Mechanical and Design Engineering requires a new depth sensing nanoindentation instrument for mechanical and tribological measurements. The school is looking for a supply, installation and commissioning of instrumented nanoindentation unit along with accessories, data acquisition and analysis software as per specifications given below. The instrument will be used for teaching and research to measure and test various materials including, but not limited to polymers, metals, thin films, biomaterials, woods and composites in both ambient and liquid environments. Nanoindentation instrument for the measurement of hardness, elastic modulus and other material properties of bulk materials, from metals to soft polymers to biomaterials, as well as thin films (< 100 nm). Instrument should be capable to perform dynamic and quasi-static nanoindentation, imaging, and nanoscale scratching and wear testing with industry leading sensitivity, reliability and performance. To Express an Interest in this project please register on the University of Portsmouth In-Tend webpage and express an interest in this project. Please find the weblink for our webpage below: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/port/ ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/84be311a-f85a-4fbc-aad6-99dafcac935b | | 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 | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 31 Jan 2019 | | Submission deadline | 14 Nov 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 25 Jan 2019 | | Contract period | 28 Jan 2019 - 31 Jul 2019 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £140,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £145,000 | | 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 PORTSMOUTH | | Locality | PORTSMOUTH | | Post town | Portsmouth | | Postcode | PO1 2UP | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight | | ITL 3 | TLJ31 Portsmouth | | Local authority | Portsmouth | | Electoral ward | St Thomas | | Westminster constituency | Portsmouth South | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | BRUKER FRANCE | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ### Codes - 38540000 - Machines and apparatus for testing and measuring ## Release History - 31 Jan 2019 at 13:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/84be311a-f85a-4fbc-aad6-99dafcac935b - 15 Oct 2018 at 09:50 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/448c802b-f0d2-43aa-a207-f849ddbd1386 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/84be311a-f85a-4fbc-aad6-99dafcac935b 31st January 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/448c802b-f0d2-43aa-a207-f849ddbd1386 15th October 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/port/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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