CONTRACT NOTICE – NATIONAL

1 Authority Details

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Authority Name and Address

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Address from which documentation may be obtained

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Completed documents must be returned to:

2 Contract Details

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Title

High resolution automated digital microscope with 3D imaging and surface topography measur

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Description of the goods or services required

The requirement exists for the purchase of a High resolution digital optical microscope with 3D imaging and surface topography measurement. We are currently growing capability associated with major grant investments in metallic coating development / assessment and the use of advanced manufacturing methods for alloy development. These encompass both rapid alloy prototyping and additive manufacture and a key need for this microscope is rapid characterisation of microstructures in terms of both 2D and 3D physical properties inclusive of grain size, porosity and surface roughness. Additionally, the 3D capability of the microscope will enable us to develop a step change in in situ corrosion monitoring at a microstructural scale, a technique that has been pioneered at Swansea University in 2D. This will provide brand new insight into the fundamental corrosion behaviour of metallic materials a key feature of new alloys and new manufacturing methods. The equipment will be delivered to the Pilot Manufacturing Research Centre (PMRC) in Baglan Bay.

NOTE: The authority is using eTenderwales to carry out this procurement process. To obtain further information record your interest on Sell2Wales at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=112416

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Notice Coding and Classification

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Total quantity or scope of tender

One off supply with warranty

3 Conditions for Participation

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Minimum standards and qualification required

4 Administrative Information

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Type of Procedure

Single stage

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Reference number attributed to the notice by the contracting authority

SU193(21)

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Time Limits

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Language or languages in which tenders or requests to participate can be drawn up

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Tender Submission Postbox

5 Other Information

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Additional Information

This procurement process is being carried out on eTenderwales. Please note this is a separate website and if you are not already registered, registration will be required.

To access eTenderwales, express your interest in this notice and access the tender documentation please visit

https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml and search for PQQ/ITT code itt_88713 within the appropriate area

(WA Ref:112416)

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Additional Documentation

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Publication date of this notice