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title: "REF: AEMRI-252-ACIS - NDE phased array ultrasonic array controller and inspection software - automated inspection"
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# REF: AEMRI-252-ACIS - NDE phased array ultrasonic array controller and inspection software - automated inspection

Buyer: TWI LTD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-039305

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## Summary

The TWI Ltd, a research and development organisation based in Cambridge, UK, has concluded a procurement process for a NDE phased array ultrasonic array controller and inspection software for automated inspections in the UK civil nuclear sector, with equipment delivery, installation, and acceptance required by the end of June 2023. The procurement method used was an open procedure, with the awarding body being TWI Ltd. The procurement category was goods related to Ultrasound scanners, and the total contract value was £652,917.25 GBP, signed on 8th March 2023.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in manufacturing, fabrication, and integrity management technologies to engage in the development of automated ultrasonic inspections for the UK civil nuclear sector. Companies with expertise in modelling and simulation, high-performance materials and structures, robotic inspection, and NDE techniques could find this tender suitable for business growth. The deadline for equipment delivery, installation, and acceptance is critical for interested businesses to consider, as these must be completed before the end of June 2023 to meet project requirements.

## Notice

This array controller and supporting software inspection system is to enable development of fully automated ultrasonic inspections of components within the UK civil nuclear sector and will enable setup, data acquisition and analysis.Please be advised equipment must be delivered, installed (where applicable) and accepted before the end of June 2023.Please ensure all communication, including queries, is sent via the correspondence facility within In-Tend.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

TWI is one of the world's foremost independent research and technology organisations, with expertise in solving problems in all aspects of manufacturing, fabrication and whole-life integrity management technologies.Established in Cambridge, UK in 1946 and with facilities across the globe, the company has a first class reputation for service through its teams of internationally respected consultants, scientists, engineers and support staff, whose knowledge and expertise is available to its Industrial Members as and when they require.This specification has been produced as part of an initiative known as AEMRI (Advanced Engineering Materials Research Institute), which is funded by the Welsh European Funding Office (WEFO) using European Regional Development Funds (ERDF). AEMRI seeks to create a unique facility housing a critical mass of equipment, expertise and resources. AEMRI provides an environment to test and prove the limits of performance of advanced materials. Through the use of advanced modelling and simulation methods, full, large-scale mechanical test structures will be designed and built upon finite element analysis (FEA) calculations. Advanced, automated non-destructive evaluation (NDE) techniques will be developed with the aim of saving the industry time and production costs as well as minimising the risk of catastrophic structural failures. AEMRI will deliver the objectives of the project through the following four technical strands:-- Modelling and Simulation of High Performance Materials and Structures. - Advanced Robotic Inspection of Complex Geometry Structures.- Inspection Systems for Very Large Structures for the Green Energy Sector.- Nuclear Fabrication Research Centre.This array controller and supporting software inspection system is to enable development of fully automated ultrasonic inspections of components within the UK civil nuclear sector and will enable setup, data acquisition and analysis.Please be advised equipment must be delivered, installed (where applicable) and accepted before the end of June 2023.Please ensure all communication, including queries, is sent via the correspondence facility within In-Tend.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006687-2023 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Mar 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Feb 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Mar 2023 |
| Contract period | 28 Feb 2023 - 30 Jun 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £652,917 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | TWI LTD |
| Additional buyers | EUROPEAN UNION |
| Locality | CAMBRIDGE |
| Post town | Cambridge |
| Postcode | CB21 6AL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough |
| ITL 3 | TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC |
| Local authority | South Cambridgeshire |
| Electoral ward | Linton |
| Westminster constituency | South Cambridgeshire |
| Delivery location | TLL17 Bridgend and Neath Port Talbot |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EDDYFI |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 33112300 - Ultrasound scanners
- 38900000 - Miscellaneous evaluation or testing instruments

## Release History

- 8 Mar 2023 at 09:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006687-2023
- 20 Dec 2022 at 16:23 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036092-2022

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/twi

## Provenance

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