--- title: "Wing Accelerator WP5.2 - In process 3D Inspection System (NDA)" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-048976" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-048976" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-048976.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-048976.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL" published: "2024-08-09" --- # Wing Accelerator WP5.2 - In process 3D Inspection System (NDA) Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-048976 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-048976) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-048976.json) ## Summary The University of Bristol invites suppliers to participate in the tender process for the procurement of a high-speed 3D inspection system under the project titled "Wing Accelerator WP5.2 - In Process 3D Inspection System (NDA)". Operating within the industrial machinery category, this procurement aims to enhance the University's capability to inspect ply shape accuracy, material edge damage, and other parameters using state-of-the-art technology. Prospective suppliers are required to complete a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) before their inclusion in the main tender. This tender process is currently active and the submission deadline is set for 12:00 on 6th September 2024. Interested companies must be registered on the University of Bristol's Jaggaer Portal to submit their tenders electronically. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in industrial machinery and high-precision inspection systems. Companies with expertise in 3D scanning technology, CNC gantries, and high-speed inspection solutions are well-suited to compete in this procurement. By participating, businesses can establish a long-term relationship with the University of Bristol, potentially leading to future contracts and collaborative development projects. Moreover, this tender provides a platform for suppliers to demonstrate their innovative capabilities and contribute to the advancement of high-speed inspection technologies in the education sector. Businesses capable of delivering fast, accurate, and comprehensive inspection solutions will find this tender particularly advantageous for their growth and market expansion. ## Notice A set of trials, resulting in a Capital purchase, to assess high-speed inspection system to inspect plies that have been deposited and lie on a 3D tool surface or on plies stacked onto the tool. Tools will be up to 20x5m and gently curving, with plies up to 20x2.5m. We aim to be inspecting ply shape accuracy and position on tool, material edge damage, wrinkling, folding, FOD, and validating fibre direction. The inspection system could scan the entire scene from one vantage point, or many, or be attached to an accurate CNC controlled gantry that we have in the cell in order to achieve a full ply scan. We are aiming to scan each ply within 30s. We understand that the current state of the art (SotA) does not achieve all of this, and we wish to work with suppliers to achieve the best rate possible, and we may purchase or develop a complimentary system to fill the gaps in the existing SotA. ### Lot Information Lot 1 A set of trials, resulting in a Capital purchase, to assess high-speed inspection system to inspect plies that have been deposited and lie on a 3D tool surface or on plies stacked onto the tool. Tools will be up to 20x5m and gently curving, with plies up to 20x2.5m. We aim to be inspecting ply shape accuracy and position on tool, material edge damage, wrinkling, folding, FOD, and validating fibre direction. The inspection system could scan the entire scene from one vantage point, or many, or be attached to an accurate CNC controlled gantry that we have in the cell in order to achieve a full ply scan. We are aiming to scan each ply within 30s. We understand that the current state of the art (SotA) does not achieve all of this, and we wish to work with suppliers to achieve the best rate possible, and we may purchase or develop a complimentary system to fill the gaps in the existing SotA. Additional information: This exercise is to facilitate the signature of an NDA from perspective suppliers, prior to being invited to the main Tender. Please note this is not a 2 stage process - the closing date is for the close of the tenders, not this stage. You must allow enough time to facilitate NDA approval and tender completion before the closing date. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025246-2024 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 9 Aug 2024 | | Submission deadline | 6 Sep 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | 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 | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL | | Locality | BRISTOL | | Post town | Bristol | | Postcode | BS1 5DS | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England | | ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of | | Local authority | Bristol, City of | | Electoral ward | Central | | Westminster constituency | Bristol Central | | Delivery location | TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) - 42 - Industrial machinery ### Codes - 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) - 42000000 - Industrial machinery ## Release History - 9 Aug 2024 at 13:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025246-2024 ## Notice URLs - http://www.bristol.ac.uk - https://tenders.bris.ac.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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