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title: "Supply, delivery, installation, consumables and maintenance of a High-Resolution X ray micro-Computed Tomography System for the 3D Non-Destructive Testing of advanced materials for the aerospace, civil, maritime and green technology industries."
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# Supply, delivery, installation, consumables and maintenance of a High-Resolution X ray micro-Computed Tomography System for the 3D Non-Destructive Testing of advanced materials for the aerospace, civil, maritime and green technology industries.

Buyer: QUEEN'S UNIVERSITY BELFAST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-055089

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## Summary

Queen's University Belfast has successfully completed a procurement process for the supply, delivery, installation, consumables, and maintenance of a High-Resolution X-ray micro-Computed Tomography System. The contract, awarded to LK METROLOGY GROUP LTD, focuses on the non-destructive testing of advanced materials utilised in aerospace, civil, maritime, and green technology industries. The procurement was executed through an open procedure, covered by the GPA and CPTPP agreements, with a total estimated contract value of £1,230,741.86 including VAT. The award stage of this process concluded on 30th October 2025, with the contract set to commence on 7th November 2025 and extend potentially up to 2037, catering to evolving testing needs at the university's facilities in Belfast, UK.

This procurement presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in advanced imaging systems, particularly those capable of addressing various material densities such as CFRP laminates, glass fibre composites, metals, and alloys. Companies with a stronghold in supplying high-tech equipment and services to the education sector, especially SMEs operating in niche X-ray inspection equipment markets, would find this tender particularly aligned with their capabilities. The integration of such advanced technological solutions at Queen's University not only facilitates academic and industry-related research but also generates potential collaboration opportunities in related fields.

## Notice

Queen's University of Belfast wishes to procure a High-Resolution X ray micro-Computed Tomography System for the 3D non-destructive imaging of a wide range of advanced materials. Materials of interest range in density and include, but are not limited to: CFRP laminates, glass fibre composites, foam cored structures, aluminium alloys, steels, nimonic alloys, titanium alloys, and inconel.

### Lot Information

Lot LOT-0001

Options: Optional modular add-ons may be purchased subject to requirement and funding availability.

Renewal: Options to extend maintenance beyond this period for a further period of up to 10 years or the useful life of the equipment.

### Planning Information

The engagement was carried out before this notice was published
Queen's staff have undertaken pre market engagement activity including discussions with a number of companies.
The activity was undertaken in order to:
1- gain a better understanding of what the market can offer and if the market was capable of responding to a tender in relation to this requirement;
2- identify potential suppliers for the requirement;
3- understand potential lead times, and
4- gain an understanding of the commercial profile for the requirement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069622-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | 23 Jun 2025 |
| Award date | 25 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 7 Nov 2025 - 7 Nov 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £625,000 |
| Lots value | £625,000 |
| Awards value | £1,025,618 |
| Contracts value | £1,025,618 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | QUEEN'S UNIVERSITY BELFAST |
| Locality | BELFAST |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT7 1NN |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN06 Belfast |
| Local authority | Belfast |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Belfast South and Mid Down |
| Delivery location | TLN Northern Ireland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LK METROLOGY GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38582000 - X-ray inspection equipment

## Release History

- 30 Oct 2025 at 10:02 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069622-2025
- 26 Sep 2025 at 10:35 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060071-2025
- 4 Jul 2025 at 10:18 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037352-2025
- 20 Jun 2025 at 08:22 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033918-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069622-2025
  30th October 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060071-2025
  26th September 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037352-2025
  4th July 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033918-2025
  20th June 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/queensuniversitybelfast/aspx/Home
  Suppliers wishing to express an interest and participate in this tender must register at this address and download the documentation.

## Notice URLs

- http://www.lkmetrology.com
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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