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title: "Supply, Install and Commission Equipment for Material Lab Expansion at AFRC"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000605748"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE"
published: "2019-11-26"
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# Supply, Install and Commission Equipment for Material Lab Expansion at AFRC

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000605748

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## Summary

The University of Strathclyde is initiating a planned procurement process for the supply, installation, and commissioning of equipment for the expansion of its Material Lab at the Advanced Forming Research Centre (AFRC) in Inchinnan, Renfrew. The procurement will involve a single supplier providing equipment that includes a cut-off saw, metallographic sample grid and polisher, and several other specialised tools, with an estimated value of £180,000. Organisations interested in this opportunity should note that the communication regarding further details is expected by 9 December 2019, and this tender is classified under the Education industry category.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in the supply of industrial equipment and related installation services, particularly in the educational sector. Companies that manufacture or distribute laboratory equipment, especially those with expertise in metallographic tools and material processing machines, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging with this procurement could enable businesses to expand their market presence and establish important relationships with a leading educational institution in the UK.

## Notice

The University requires a Supplier to supply, install and commission the following equipment for the AFRC facility: - Cut off Saw - Metallographic Sample Grid and Polisher - Modular Extensions - Hot Mounting Press - Electronic Polisher / Etcher - Vibro Polisher The equipment will be installed at Advanced Forming Research Centre (AFRC), Inchinnan, Renfrew. Please note your interest for this requirement if you can provide all the equipment stated above.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The University requires a single supplier to supply, install and commission the following equipment for the AFRC facility: - Cut off Saw - Metallographic Sample Grind and Polisher - Hot Mounting Press - Electronic Polisher / Etcher - Vibro Polisher Cut Off Saw specification is as listed below: - 14" Cut off Saw for Metallographic specimen preparation - Samples must be able to be suitably clamped in the x, y and z directions - Samples able to be moved in the x, y and z directions once clamped in place. - Can cut samples of at least 135mm in diameter - Able to cut samples of at least 5Kg in weight - minimum - Variable feed rate - Variable disc speed - Pulsed cutting - Light in the chamber - Programmable cutting routines. Metallographic Sample Grind and Polisher specification is as listed below: -Semi-automatic programmable metallographic sample grind and polisher with dual working wheels. - Must have 2 off 300mm diameter working discs - Must include carousel for grinding and polishing moulds of the size 25mm, 32mm and 40mm diameter - Must have the option of single central force/pressure or individual sample force/pressure - Must have a water rinsing tap - Must be able to determine the amount of material removed with an accuracy of 0.01mm or better - Must include automatic dispensers - Must be able to vary the following parameters: Head rotation speed/ Base rotation speed/ Force/pressure on sample/ Water on/off - Must be able to store a minimum of 15 grinding /polishing programs Mounting Press specification is as listed below: - 2x Modular Opal X-press 2 additional (slave) hot mounting press units - Must be able to be attached to the Opal X-Press 2 (Master) Hot mounting press - One of the additional units must have a 25mm mould size - One of the additional units must have a 40mm mould size Electrolytic Polisher / Etcher specification is as listed below: - Vibration polisher for metallographic specimens - Must have variable vibration frequency. - Must have rim enclosure - Must include 6 off each sample holders for 25mm, 32mm and 40mm diameter moulds Supplier must install and commission all machines. Delivery shall be within three (3) to four (4) months with training and commissioning to be confirmed at a later date

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV373441 |
| 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 | 26 Nov 2019 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 9 Dec 2019 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £180,000 |
| 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

- 26 Nov 2019 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV373441

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV373441
  Supply, Install and Commission Equipment for Material Lab Expansion at AFRC - The University requires a Supplier to supply, install and commission the following equipment for the AFRC facility: - Cut off Saw - Metallographic Sample Grid and Polisher - Modular Extensions - Hot Mounting Press - Electronic Polisher / Etcher - Vibro Polisher The equipment will be installed at Advanced Forming Research Centre (AFRC), Inchinnan, Renfrew. Please note your interest for this requirement if you can provide all the equipment stated above.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=605748
- http://www.strath.ac.uk/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000605748

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