--- title: "Non-contact Dimensional Metrology Equipment" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d249d5b1-9c2c-430f-872f-5e8a9161ebc4" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d249d5b1-9c2c-430f-872f-5e8a9161ebc4" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d249d5b1-9c2c-430f-872f-5e8a9161ebc4.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d249d5b1-9c2c-430f-872f-5e8a9161ebc4.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "LANCASTER UNIVERSITY" published: "2019-11-18" --- # Non-contact Dimensional Metrology Equipment Buyer: LANCASTER UNIVERSITY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d249d5b1-9c2c-430f-872f-5e8a9161ebc4 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d249d5b1-9c2c-430f-872f-5e8a9161ebc4) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d249d5b1-9c2c-430f-872f-5e8a9161ebc4.json) ## Summary The public procurement process is being conducted by Lancaster University for the supply, delivery, and installation of non-contact dimensional metrology equipment. This equipment is crucial for enhancing research quality across various disciplines within the Engineering Department, with a project budget set at £91,666 excluding VAT. The tender is classified under the industry category of Laboratory, Optical and Precision Equipment and falls under an open procurement method, allowing for competitive bidding. The tender period is open until 9th December 2019, with the contract expected to begin on 20th December 2019 and run until 19th December 2020, with the delivery address located in Lancaster, North West England. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory and precision equipment, particularly those that can offer advanced 3D imaging and metrology solutions. Companies that manufacture or supply high-resolution measurement tools, particularly those focused on materials science and engineering applications, would be well-suited to compete. The open nature of the procurement process also encourages small and medium-sized enterprises to participate, potentially facilitating growth and innovation within this sector. ## Notice Lancaster University is inviting tenders on the terms set out in this competition for the supply, delivery and installation of non-contact dimensional metrology equipment capable of providing high resolution 3D surface imaging and accurate metrology of a diverse range of material samples and feature sizes. Identified as part of the Engineering Department Growth Plan, this equipment will address a multi-user need for quantitative 3D measurement of several centimetre sample areas to sub-micron resolution and will complement the 2D imaging capabilities of existing equipment within the department. With an ambition for improved research quality across a wide range of disciplines, prospective applications include but are not limited to; advanced manufacturing processes, micro-machined metal components, corrosion and wear monitoring, porous membrane materials, thin film deposits, geological sample morphology and general use within the materials, engineering, biological, physical and environmental sciences. This purchase must fit within a project budget of PS91,666 excl. VAT Additional information: This tender is being conducted electronically using the Lancaster University e-tendering system which can be found at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/lancaster/ To receive documents new users must first register and obtain log in details. Existing users should log in to the web site and express interest. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2d204622-dd51-4ee0-8544-5f082806ec77 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 Nov 2019 | | Submission deadline | 9 Dec 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 20 Dec 2019 - 19 Dec 2020 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £92,000 | | 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 | LANCASTER UNIVERSITY | | Locality | LANCASTER | | Post town | Lancaster | | Postcode | LA1 4YR | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire | | ITL 3 | TLD44 Lancaster and Wyre | | Local authority | Lancaster | | Electoral ward | University | | Westminster constituency | Lancaster and Wyre | | Delivery location | TLD North West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ### Codes - 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ## Release History - 18 Nov 2019 at 16:19 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2d204622-dd51-4ee0-8544-5f082806ec77 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2d204622-dd51-4ee0-8544-5f082806ec77 18th November 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/lancaster/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/lancaster/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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