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title: "Provision of a Non-Contact Surface Profiler for an A.I. Microscope Project"
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# Provision of a Non-Contact Surface Profiler for an A.I. Microscope Project

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ba0e0bdb-3755-41c7-8bbf-6599fefe83b1

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## Summary

The University of Southampton is planning to procure a Non-Contact Surface Profiler for an A.I. Microscope Project, with a budget of £23,972. This procurement falls under the category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment (excluding glasses) and is located in Southampton, England. Currently at the planning stage, the open procedure has been initiated as the method of procurement, aimed at suppliers capable of delivering the specified technology. Key dates to note include a contract period set to commence on 1st December 2019 and conclude on 30th November 2020, with future notices anticipated on 23rd October 2019. 

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in optical measurement equipment, precision engineering, and related technologies to engage with a renowned educational institution. Companies that can provide non-contact measurement solutions, particularly those employing optical methods like white light interferometry, will be well-positioned to compete. Given that prior ex-demonstrator solutions will be considered, both small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and larger firms with relevant expertise could find a valuable avenue for growth in this procurement process.

## 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/83fbc946-4ff9-4289-a554-385faadc3c8a |
| Notice type | Planned Procurement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Oct 2019 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 22 Oct 2019 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2019 - 30 Nov 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £23,972 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 2 Oct 2019 at 13:58 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/83fbc946-4ff9-4289-a554-385faadc3c8a
- 1 Oct 2019 at 09:52 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/83fbc946-4ff9-4289-a554-385faadc3c8a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/83fbc946-4ff9-4289-a554-385faadc3c8a
  2nd October 2019 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofsouthampton/aspx/Home

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