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title: "Supply Delivery and Installation of a High-Performance Orbital TIG Welding System for In-Process Ultrasonic Inspection"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000760958"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE"
published: "2024-10-09"
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# Supply Delivery and Installation of a High-Performance Orbital TIG Welding System for In-Process Ultrasonic Inspection

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000760958

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## Summary

The University of Strathclyde has successfully awarded a contract for the supply, delivery, and installation of a High-Performance Orbital TIG Welding System for In-Process Ultrasonic Inspection. Located in Glasgow (region UKM82), this contract is managed under the Education category and has transitioned from the planning stage (March 2024) to the tender stage (May 2024) before awarding the contract on 2nd October 2024. The procurement utilised an open procedure, culminating in a contract awarded to POLYSOUDE SAS, valued at £99,422. The contract duration includes a 16-month period with a 12-month warranty and a maximum lead time of 12 weeks.

This tender creates significant business growth opportunities, especially for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in sophisticated welding systems and related electronics. The University of Strathclyde's investment, supported by grant funding from UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), indicates a demand for cutting-edge technology in educational and research applications. Businesses with expertise in high-performance welding equipment and the capability to meet detailed technical specifications—such as supporting 6 - 8" NB pipes and featuring 5 - 300 A constant or pulsed welding capability—are ideally suited to compete for such contracts, highlighting the potential for collaboration and innovation in the educational sector.

## Notice

The University of Strathclyde (Contracting Authority) seeks to award a contract to a single supplier to supply and deliver a High-Performance Orbital TIG Welding System for In-Process Ultrasonic Inspection.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Contracting Authority seeks to award a Contract for the supply and delivery of a high-performance Orbital TIG Welding System for In-Process Ultrasonic Inspection research. The University of Strathclyde's Electronic and Electrical Engineering (EEE) department secured grant funding from UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) a non-departmental public body sponsored by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT). The Contract duration is anticipated to be for a period of sixteen (16) months inclusive of a twelve (12) month warranty and twelve (12) week maximum lead time. The Contracting Authority requires a supplier that can fulfil the below non exhaustive list of requirements: The offered equipment must support Orbital TIG Welding of 6 - 8" NB Pipes The offered equipment must support Orbital TIG Welding of 6 - 8" NB, 10 - 20 mm thickness Pipes The offered equipment must feature 5 - 300 A constant or pulsed welding capability The offered equipment must feature control of 6 external axis The offered equipment must be capable of recording Arc Voltage, welding current, electrode position in angular degrees, welding speed and wire speed The offered equipment must include Arc Voltage Control & > 50 mm Oscillation slide motors.. Note that the Contract was awarded in Euros and the Total Tendered Sum was converted to Pound Sterling and verified using the Bank of England Exchange Rate (9/10/2024).

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 it's 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=OCT515812 |
| 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 | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Jun 2024 |
| Future notice date | 21 Mar 2024 |
| Award date | 2 Oct 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £99,422 |

## 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 1XQ |
| 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 | POLYSOUDE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 42 - Industrial machinery
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 31640000 - Machines and apparatus with individual functions
- 38430000 - Detection and analysis apparatus
- 38540000 - Machines and apparatus for testing and measuring
- 38900000 - Miscellaneous evaluation or testing instruments
- 42900000 - Miscellaneous general and special-purpose machinery
- 71632200 - Non-destructive testing services

## Release History

- 9 Oct 2024 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT515812
- 24 May 2024 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY505906
- 13 Mar 2024 at 00:00 - Planning - PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR500836

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR500836
  Supply Delivery and Installation of a High-Performance Orbital TIG Welding System for In-Process Ultrasonic Inspection - The University of Strathclyde (Contracting Authority) seeks notes of interest for a potential procurement exercise for the Supply, Delivery and Installation of a High-Performance Orbital TIG Welding System for In-Process Ultrasonic Inspection. Potential Tenderers who believe they can fulfil the high-level specification detailed in this PIN will be sent a market research questionnaire to review in full, complete and submit to the Contracting Authority. Notes of Interest in this PIN are required by the 18th of March 2024.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY505906
  Supply Delivery and Installation of a High-Performance Orbital TIG Welding System for In-Process Ultrasonic Inspection - The University of Strathclyde (Contracting Authority) seeks to undertake a tender exercise to secure a single supplier to supply and deliver a High-Performance Orbital TIG Welding System for In-Process Ultrasonic Inspection.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT515812
  Supply Delivery and Installation of a High-Performance Orbital TIG Welding System for In-Process Ultrasonic Inspection - The University of Strathclyde (Contracting Authority) seeks to award a contract to a single supplier to supply and deliver a High-Performance Orbital TIG Welding System for In-Process Ultrasonic Inspection.

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- http://www.strath.ac.uk/
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- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html

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