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title: "Composites Characterisation Equipment (Structural Integrity) for the AFRC"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000534215"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE"
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# Composites Characterisation Equipment (Structural Integrity) for the AFRC

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000534215

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## Summary

The University of Strathclyde is conducting a tender for the installation and commissioning of Composites Characterisation Equipment (Structural Integrity) at the Advanced Forming Research Centre in Renfrew, UK. This procurement falls under the education sector and is currently in the Tender stage. The closing date for submissions is 14th March 2018, with the award period beginning immediately thereafter. The project is being executed through an open procedure, allowing for wider participation from potential suppliers.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in advanced engineering, composites technology, and measurement equipment. Companies with experience in supplying and installing high-tech analysis tools or those adept in structural integrity assessments would be well-positioned to compete. Given the project's complexity, businesses should also demonstrate robust technical capabilities and previous relevant experience to meet the University’s specific requirements and evaluation criteria.

## Notice

The University requires a Supplier to install and commission Composites Characterisation Equipment (Structural Integrity) that will include: - A phased array acquisition module able to detect wrinkles, resin-rich areas, impact damage, voids, porosity, cracks, delamination, and disbonds - A probe to analyse plate-like materials with high accuracy - A near-wall probe to analyse components with radius and/or complex geometry - A fixed array probe for the analysis of complex geometries

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The University requires a Supplier to install and commission Composites Characterisation Equipment (Structural Integrity) that will include: - A phased array acquisition module able to detect wrinkles, resin-rich areas, impact damage, voids, porosity, cracks, delamination, and disbonds - A probe to analyse plate-like materials with high accuracy - A near-wall probe to analyse components with radius and/or complex geometry - A fixed array probe for the analysis of complex geometries The equipment will be installed at AFRC, Westway Park, Porterfield Road, Renfrew and situated in a purpose-built suitable environment. This document outlines the specification for the Composites Characterisation Equipment (Structural Integrity). The equipment will support the development of a wide range of improved, high integrity composite components for challenging applications. It will address the requirement for a pilot scale facility to record the parameters required for the inspection of advanced composite materials. The AFRC requires the equipment to assess various aspects of composite components to determine structural capability. Please refer to Appendix M Guidance Notes for the ESPD in the General Attachments area of PCS-T for full details on the minimum technical and financial criteria for participating in this contract. Tenderers should note the criteria for Part 4C.1.2 Services in the ESPD, contained in the Qualification envelope of PCS-T, also detailed below. Tenderers will be required to provide examples that demonstrate that they have the relevant experience to deliver the services/supplies as described in this part II.2.4 of the OJEU Contract Notice.

Options: The University reserves the right to request additional deliveries by the Successful Tenderer either intended as partial replacement of supplies or installations or as the extension of existing supplies or installations. The University may at its sole discretion exercise this option.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR314687 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Mar 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Mar 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Mar 2018 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £76,802 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G1 1QE |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Anderston/City/Yorkhill |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow North East |
| Delivery location | TLM82 Glasgow City |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | OLYMPUS KEYMED |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71630000 - Technical inspection and testing services

## Release History

- 27 Mar 2018 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR314687
- 7 Mar 2018 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR312629

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR312629
  Composites Characterisation Equipment (Structural Integrity) for the AFRC - The University requires a Supplier to install and commission Composites Characterisation Equipment (Structural Integrity) that will include: - A phased array acquisition module able to detect wrinkles, resin-rich areas, impact damage, voids, porosity, cracks, delamination, and disbonds - A probe to analyse plate-like materials with high accuracy - A near-wall probe to analyse components with radius and/or complex geometry - A fixed array probe for the analysis of complex geometries
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR314687
  Composites Characterisation Equipment (Structural Integrity) for the AFRC - The University requires a Supplier to install and commission Composites Characterisation Equipment (Structural Integrity) that will include: - A phased array acquisition module able to detect wrinkles, resin-rich areas, impact damage, voids, porosity, cracks, delamination, and disbonds - A probe to analyse plate-like materials with high accuracy - A near-wall probe to analyse components with radius and/or complex geometry - A fixed array probe for the analysis of complex geometries

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343
- http://www.strath.ac.uk/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000534215
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

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