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title: "Digital Image Correlation System"
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# Digital Image Correlation System

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ec15897e-6b34-4c3d-9413-07df276c432a

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## Summary

The University of Sheffield is facilitating the procurement of a Digital Image Correlation System, aimed at supporting experimental measurements of dynamic pipe cracking. The procurement falls under the goods category and has a total value of £100,000. It employs an open procurement method, specifically targeting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), with the tender process having concluded on 4th March 2019. The contract period is scheduled to commence on 29th March 2019, lasting until 1st April 2019. The delivery is to take place in the Yorkshire and the Humber region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in measurement instruments, particularly those focused on image intensifiers and related technologies. Companies with expertise in designing and manufacturing precise measurement systems and instruments, especially those adaptable for remote operation, would be well-positioned to compete. The focus on responsiveness and innovation in this procurement could lead to growth avenues for SMEs looking to expand their footprint in the scientific and technical services sector.

## Notice

This measurement system is to support experimental measurements of dynamic pipe cracking. The DIC system will need to be capable of operating at a remote distance from the pipe test piece. It is expected that the measurement equipment will be between 1.0 and 2.0 m from the test piece. The pipe test pieces will be manufactured from a range of common pipe materials, e.g. various plastics and cast iron. It will be possible to paint a speckle pattern on all these materials. The diameters will range from 50 to 300 mm. The size of the cracks and defects will range from the sub-millimetre to the tens of millimetres in size. Additional information: All tender documents, returns & enquiries must be conducted via the In-tend site, as referred to above.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/268a0f53-b489-4126-8158-848a5cee8eac |
| 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 | 26 Mar 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Mar 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Mar 2019 |
| Contract period | 12 May 2019 - 14 May 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 SHEFFIELD |
| Locality | SHEFFIELD |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S10 2TN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield |
| Local authority | Sheffield |
| Electoral ward | Broomhill and Sharrow Vale |
| Westminster constituency | Sheffield Central |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DANTEC DYNAMICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 24931260 - Image intensifiers
- 38300000 - Measuring instruments
- 38400000 - Instruments for checking physical characteristics
- 38900000 - Miscellaneous evaluation or testing instruments

## Release History

- 26 Mar 2019 at 14:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/268a0f53-b489-4126-8158-848a5cee8eac
- 12 Feb 2019 at 16:28 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/79895390-dc81-4e21-a448-8e11b830dd17

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/268a0f53-b489-4126-8158-848a5cee8eac
  26th March 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/79895390-dc81-4e21-a448-8e11b830dd17
  12th February 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sheffield/aspx/Home
  In-tend e-tendering portal

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