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title: "Supply and Delivery of a Dynamometer"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000683862"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE"
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# Supply and Delivery of a Dynamometer

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000683862

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## Summary

The University of Strathclyde, located in Glasgow, UK, has completed the procurement process for the supply and delivery of a Dynamometer intended for use at the National Manufacturing Institute of Scotland (NMIS). This process, initiated as a tender, followed an open procurement method and targeted the goods sector. The contract was awarded to Kistler Instruments Ltd on 15 March 2022, with a contract value of £59,913.80. The Dynamometer, designed to measure cutting forces during machining, plays a crucial role in optimising machining strategies and enhancing tool life. The procurement process is classified as complete and forms part of the education sector, aligning with public sector procurement standards.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in precision instruments and manufacturing technology. Companies with experience in supplying high-performance machining equipment and those capable of meeting specific technical criteria, such as IP67 dust and liquid protection, will find themselves well-suited to compete. The tender requirement emphasises the need for suppliers to demonstrate relevant experience and financial stability, making it an attractive proposition for SMEs in the engineering and manufacturing sectors looking to expand their portfolio within the education and research industries.

## Notice

The University of Strathclyde sought to secure a suitably qualified and experienced supplier to supply and deliver a Dynamometer to the National Manufacturing Institute of Scotland (NMIS). The base plate Dynamometer will be used to measure cutting forces on a component during machining.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The University of Strathclyde seek to secure a suitably qualified and experienced supplier to supply, deliver and commission a Dynamometer at the National Manufacturing Institute of Scotland (NMIS). The base plate Dynanometer will be used to measure cutting forces on a component during machining. It is envisioned that this technology will help to eliminate scrap and can improve cutting tool life. The understanding of cutting forces can help to optimize machining strategies and optimizing cutting parameters by lowering cutting forces during machining. The Specification for the requirement will include the non-exhaustive list: - Please confirm your offered solution can provide Cutting force measurement in high performance machining applications. Must be able to cover -25 to 25 kN and -2500Nm to 2500Nm (M) - The supplier's proposed solution and all connecting components must be suitable for use in a machining environment including but not limited to; corrosion-resistance, IP67 dust and liquid protection, and protection against penetration by cutting fluids, carbon fibre nanofibre cuttoffs and sharp-edged swarf by splashing water or cutting fluid -The offered solution must not exceed footprint measurements of 260x200x60 mm (LxWxH) - The offered solution will have a force measurement range between -30kN - 60kN -Please confirm the Dynamometer can be used for the below noted types of machining: * Milling, * turning * surface * grinding * drilling

Options: The Contracting Authority reserves the right to request additional deliveries by the Successful Tenderer, either intended as partial replacement of supplies or installations or as extensions of existing supplies and installations. The Contracting Authority 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=MAR444070 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Mar 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Feb 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Mar 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £41,600 |
| Lots value | £41,600 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £59,913 |

## 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 | KISTLER INSTRUMENTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 42000000 - Industrial machinery
- 42900000 - Miscellaneous general and special-purpose machinery

## Release History

- 22 Mar 2022 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR444070
- 17 Feb 2022 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB441095

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB441095
  Supply and Delivery of a Dynamometer - The University of Strathclyde seek to secure a suitably qualified and experienced supplier to supply and deliver a Dynamometer to the National Manufacturing Institute of Scotland (NMIS). The base plate Dynamometer will be used to measure cutting forces on a component during machining.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR444070
  Supply and Delivery of a Dynamometer - The University of Strathclyde sought to secure a suitably qualified and experienced supplier to supply and deliver a Dynamometer to the National Manufacturing Institute of Scotland (NMIS). The base plate Dynamometer will be used to measure cutting forces on a component during machining.

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