--- title: "REF: AEMRI-252-ACIS - NDE phased array ultrasonic array controller and inspection software - automat" ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-127659" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-127659" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-127659.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-127659.json" source: "Sell2Wales" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "TWI LTD" published: "2022-12-20" --- # REF: AEMRI-252-ACIS - NDE phased array ultrasonic array controller and inspection software - automat Buyer: TWI LTD Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-kuma6s-127659 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-127659) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-127659.json) ## Summary The procurement process advertised by TWI Ltd involves the acquisition of an array controller and inspection software for ultrasonic inspections in the UK civil nuclear sector. TWI Ltd, a technology organisation with global presence, seeks to develop automated NDE techniques. The procurement deadline for equipment delivery, installation, and acceptance is set for June 2023. This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specializing in ultrasound scanners and testing instruments to participate in the development of advanced NDE technologies for the civil nuclear industry. Companies with expertise in manufacturing, fabrication, and advanced inspection technologies are well-suited to compete in this open procurement process for goods, providing innovative solutions for automated ultrasonic inspections. ## Notice 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. (WA Ref:127659)Relates to the following project/programme financed by EU Community Funds: 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). ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Sell2Wales | | Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=127659 | | Notice type | S2W Notice - Website Invitation to Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 20 Dec 2022 | | Submission deadline | 10 Feb 2023 | | 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 | Not specified | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | TWI LTD | | 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 | Not specified | ## 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 - 20 Dec 2022 at 16:34 - Tender - S2W Notice - Website Invitation to Tender Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=127659 ## Notice URLs - http://www.twi-global.com - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/twi ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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