--- title: "Ref: SMART-01-XRAY - medium energy X-ray computed tomography system" ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-128682" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-128682" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-128682.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-128682.json" source: "Sell2Wales" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "TWI LTD" published: "2023-01-31" --- # Ref: SMART-01-XRAY - medium energy X-ray computed tomography system Buyer: TWI LTD Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-kuma6s-128682 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-128682) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-128682.json) ## Summary The procurement process is being conducted by TWI Ltd, a renowned independent research and technology organisation based in Cambridge, UK. The organisation is seeking to acquire a medium energy X-ray computed tomography system as part of its SMART initiative funded through the SMART Building for Collaboration fund. The deadline for submission of tenders is set for February 14, 2023, with final awards expected by February 17, 2023. This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in X-ray devices, tomography devices, and X-ray inspection equipment to compete. The procurement stage is currently open, and businesses capable of supplying a medium energy X-ray computed tomography system with specific technical requirements are encouraged to participate. The process is being managed openly through the In-Tend platform, offering a chance for relevant industries to engage with TWI Ltd and potentially secure a valuable contract. ## 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 SMART and this grant is supported through the SMART Building for Collaboration fund.Funding for this initiative is available until the 31st March 2023. It is expected that all equipment will be delivered, and payments defrayed prior to this date. TWI may decide not to proceed with a bid that cannot meet this timescale.TWI is committed to making purchases in a sustainable way, and our Sustainable Procurement Policy can be found on our website via the link below. We ask suppliers to give consideration to this as part of their tender response.https://www.twi-global.com/pdfs/corporate-governance/procurement/twi-sustainable-procurement-policy-rev1.pdfX-ray computed tomography (XCT) is a non-destructive method for observing the interior volume of objects in three dimensions. TWI makes extensive use of XCT inspection as part of its X-ray inspection services. The already considerable investment in TWI's existing X-ray inspection equipment means that it is able to provide useful X-ray inspection services to the benefit of industry and academia.To enhance TWI's radiographic inspection and research capabilities and to maintain its use of state-of-the-art XCT systems, TWI have a requirement for a further medium energy X-ray computed tomography inspection system. This system is to offer at least 200kV capability, with a tight focal spot size range, supplied with its own enclosure.Please ensure all correspondence relating to this tender is submitted through the In-Tend correspondence facility. (WA Ref:128682) ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Sell2Wales | | Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=128682 | | 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 | 31 Jan 2023 | | Submission deadline | 14 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 - 33111000 - X-ray devices - 33115000 - Tomography devices - 38582000 - X-ray inspection equipment ## Release History - 31 Jan 2023 at 16:27 - Tender - S2W Notice - Website Invitation to Tender Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=128682 ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/twi - https://purchasing@twi.co.uk - https://www.twi-global.com/pdfs/corporate-governance/procurement/twi-sustainable-procurement-policy-rev1.pdfX-ray ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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