---
title: "The Provision of a High Precision Coordinate Measurement Machine (CMM)"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000601557"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE"
published: "2019-10-21"
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# The Provision of a High Precision Coordinate Measurement Machine (CMM)

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000601557

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## Summary

The University of Strathclyde is initiating a procurement process for "The Provision of a High Precision Coordinate Measurement Machine (CMM)" to be used at the Advanced Forming Research Centre (AFRC) in Inchinnan. This procurement falls under the goods category and is currently in the planning stage. Key details include a planned future notice date of 30th October 2019. The high precision CMM will require specific features such as minimal measurement error and integrated capabilities for analysing gears and aerofoils, aligning with the university's focus on advanced research in education and technology.

This tender represents an opportunity for businesses specialising in precision measurement technology and related fields to engage with a public sector buyer. Companies that manufacture or supply high precision measurement machines, or those that have experience in the education and advanced manufacturing sectors, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging with this procurement could lead to valuable partnerships and further growth within the academic and research sectors in Scotland.

## Notice

A High Precision Coordinate Measurement Machine (CMM) is required to conduct precision measurement and gear classification for the Advanced Forming Research Centre (AFRC) based in Inchinnan.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

A High Precision Coordinate Measurement Machine (CMM) is required to conduct precision measurement and gear classification for the AFRC. The core requirements for the High Precision CMM are detailed below: - Volumetric Length Measurement Error (E0) should not exceed 0.002 mm when measuring a length of 1000 mm in accordance with ISO 10360-2 (copy of certificates to be provided) - Working volume should be no less than x: 1200 mm, y: 1000 mm and z: 700 mm - System will have an active pneumatic damping system to counter vibration - Contact and non-contact probing systems - Integrated rotary table as 4th axis - throughput increase - Aerofoil analysis capability - Gear analysis capability (internal and external)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT369846 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Oct 2019 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 30 Oct 2019 |
| 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 | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

## Release History

- 21 Oct 2019 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT369846

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT369846
  The Provision of a High Precision Coordinate Measurement Machine (CMM) - A High Precision Coordinate Measurement Machine (CMM) is required to conduct precision measurement and gear classification for the Advanced Forming Research Centre (AFRC) based in Inchinnan.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=601557
- http://www.strath.ac.uk/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000601557

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