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title: "Provision of Optical Based Residual Stress Measurement Equipment"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000603583"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE"
published: "2019-11-07"
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# Provision of Optical Based Residual Stress Measurement Equipment

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000603583

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## Summary

The University of Strathclyde is initiating a procurement process for the "Provision of Optical Based Residual Stress Measurement Equipment" aimed at supporting scientific research and industrial projects at the Advanced Forming Research Centre (AFRC) in Inchinnan, Glasgow. This procurement falls under the goods category, with planning currently underway. Interested parties are encouraged to express their interest by 22nd November 2019, ahead of further market engagement expected to commence after the future notice date of 2nd March 2020.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the manufacturing and supply of advanced measurement equipment, particularly those specialising in optical technologies such as Digital Image Correlation (DIC) and laser interferometry. Companies that offer solutions capable of measuring residual stress in various materials, including steel, titanium, aluminium, and nickel-based superalloys, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in this tender could lead to fruitful partnerships and further expansion within the educational and industrial sectors.

## Notice

The Advanced Forming Research Centre (AFRC) in Inchinnan requires optical based residual stress measurement equipment for the purposes of supporting scientific research and industrial projects.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The AFRC in Inchinnan has a requirement for optical based residual stress measurement equipment. As an example, the proposed system could be based on Digital Image Correlation (DIC) or laser interferometry. The system should be capable of residual stress measurement on flat and curved surfaces (including complex surface geometries that are unsuitable for conventional strain gauge based hole drilling methods). The system must be capable of residual stress measurement in materials including steel, titanium, aluminium and nickel based superalloys.. Potential bidders are asked to note their interest against this PIN by COB 22/11/19, at which point further details regarding the pre-tender market engagement will be released.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV371499 |
| 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 | 7 Nov 2019 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 2 Mar 2020 |
| 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

- 7 Nov 2019 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV371499

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV371499
  Provision of Optical Based Residual Stress Measurement Equipment - The Advanced Forming Research Centre (AFRC) in Inchinnan requires optical based residual stress measurement equipment for the purposes of supporting scientific research and industrial projects.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=603583
- http://www.strath.ac.uk/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000603583

## Provenance

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