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Contract Award Notice

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

  • First published: 11 October 2021
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Summary

OCID:
ocds-kuma6s-112416
Published by:
Swansea University
Authority ID:
AA0345
Publication date:
11 October 2021
Deadline date:
-
Notice type:
Contract Award Notice
Has documents:
No
Has SPD:
No
Has Carbon Reduction Plan:
N/A

Abstract

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.

Full notice text

CONTRACT AWARD NOTICE – NATIONAL

SUPPLIES

1 Authority Details

1.1

Authority Name and Address


Swansea University

Procurement - VC's Office, Swansea University, Singleton Park,

Swansea

SA2 8PP

UK

Kath Dunseath

+44 1792295873


www.swansea.ac.uk

2 Contract Details

2.1

Title

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

2.2

Description of the contract

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.

2.3

Notice Coding and Classification

38000000 Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
38500000 Checking and testing apparatus
38510000 Microscopes
1017 Bridgend and Neath Port Talbot
1018 Swansea

2.4

Estimated Total Value

3 Procedure

3.1

Type of Procedure

Single stage

4 Award of Contract

4.1

Successful Bidders

4.1.1

Name and Address of successful supplier, contractor or service provider





Keyence Uk Ltd

219-223 Avebury Boulevard,

Milton Keynes

MK91AU

UK




www.keyence.co.uk

5 Other Information

5.1

Reference number attributed to the notice by the contracting authority

SU193(21)

5.2

Date of Contract Award

 17-09-2021

5.3

Number of tenders received

1

5.4

Other Information

(WA Ref:114739)

5.5

Additional Documentation

N/a

5.6

Publication date of this notice:

 11-10-2021

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Commodity categories

ID Title Parent category
38500000 Checking and testing apparatus Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
38000000 Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) Technology and Equipment
38510000 Microscopes Checking and testing apparatus

Delivery locations

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1017 Bridgend and Neath Port Talbot
1018 Swansea

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Notice details
Publication date:
15 July 2021
Deadline date:
30 July 2021 00:00
Notice type:
Contract Notice
Authority name:
Swansea University
Publication date:
11 October 2021
Notice type:
Contract Award Notice
Authority name:
Swansea University

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