--- title: "2551/483/MY/COMP/20 Optical Bore Inspection System" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-c89ee4f8-b6f4-4afb-870c-14eac2203173" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c89ee4f8-b6f4-4afb-870c-14eac2203173" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c89ee4f8-b6f4-4afb-870c-14eac2203173.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c89ee4f8-b6f4-4afb-870c-14eac2203173.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD" published: "2020-03-25" --- # 2551/483/MY/COMP/20 Optical Bore Inspection System Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c89ee4f8-b6f4-4afb-870c-14eac2203173 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c89ee4f8-b6f4-4afb-870c-14eac2203173) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c89ee4f8-b6f4-4afb-870c-14eac2203173.json) ## Summary The University of Sheffield is currently conducting a tender for the procurement of an Optical Bore Inspection System, aimed at supporting research within the aerospace sector. This project falls under the industrial inspection services category and will take place at the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC) in Catcliffe, South Yorkshire. The procurement process follows an open procedure in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, with tenders due by 10:00 AM (UK time) on 3rd April 2020. The contract will commence on 6th April 2020 and is expected to conclude by 30th September 2020. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in optical instruments and inspection services, particularly those focusing on the aerospace and manufacturing sectors. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community sector enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement is designed to foster innovation and support a diverse supplier base. Companies well-versed in the development of specialist optical instruments will find this project particularly aligned with their capabilities. ## Notice 2551/483/MY/COMP/20 Optical Bore Inspection System The University of Sheffield wishes to invite tenders for a Optical Bore Inspection System on behalf of the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre, Composites Group at Catcliffe, South Yorkshire. Scope of Requirement The AMRC is undertaking research within various manufacturing topics in the aerospace sector. Within the facility there is an existing Metrology capability, which will be focused on undertaking measurement in support of this research. As part of the equipment strategy a requirement for an optical bore inspection system has been identified. The system will be used to measure components and test pieces manufactured during our research activities, prove proof of concept and enable in-process inspection data capture. Tender Process and Documentation: This procurement is an open procedure conducted in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 The ITT can be downloaded by registering and expressing your interest on the University's e-tendering system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield If you have any questions or comments in relation to this tender they must be submitted via the In-tend System, this can be accessed at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield Completed tenders must be returned through the same e-tendering system. Closing date for receipt of tenders: 3rd April 2020 at 10:00 Noon (UK time). Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b80fafb8-07e1-4bf0-b9a4-28ae0809a49f | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 25 Mar 2020 | | Submission deadline | 3 Apr 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 5 Apr 2020 - 30 Sep 2020 | | 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 SHEFFIELD | | Locality | ROTHERHAM | | Post town | Sheffield | | Postcode | S60 5TZ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | | ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire | | ITL 3 | TLE34 Rotherham | | Local authority | Rotherham | | Electoral ward | Rother Vale | | Westminster constituency | Rotherham | | Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 30216100 - Optical readers - 38600000 - Optical instruments - 38636000 - Specialist optical instruments - 71631000 - Technical inspection services - 71631100 - Machinery-inspection services - 71631300 - Technical building-inspection services - 71730000 - Industrial inspection services ## Release History - 25 Mar 2020 at 12:19 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b80fafb8-07e1-4bf0-b9a4-28ae0809a49f ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b80fafb8-07e1-4bf0-b9a4-28ae0809a49f 25th March 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sheffield/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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