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Contract Notice

REF: AEMRI-316-ECATI Eddy Current Array Test Instrument

  • First published: 16 February 2023
  • Last modified: 16 February 2023

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Contents

Summary

OCID:
ocds-kuma6s-129208
Published by:
TWI Ltd
Authority ID:
AA28600
Publication date:
16 February 2023
Deadline date:
02 March 2023
Notice type:
Contract Notice
Has documents:
No
Has SPD:
No
Has Carbon Reduction Plan:
No

Abstract

TWI is one of the world’s foremost independent research and technology organisations, with expertise in solving problems in all aspects of manufacturing, fabrication and whole-life integrity management technologies. Established in Cambridge, UK in 1946 and with facilities across the globe, the company has a first class reputation for service through its teams of internationally respected consultants, scientists, engineers and support staff, whose knowledge and expertise is available to its Industrial Members as and when they require. This specification has been produced as part of an initiative known as AEMRI (Advanced Engineering Materials Research Institute), which is funded by the Welsh European Funding Office (WEFO) using European Regional Development Funds (ERDF). AEMRI seeks to create a unique facility housing a critical mass of equipment, expertise and resources. AEMRI provides an environment to test and prove the limits of performance of advanced materials. Through the use of advanced modelling and simulation methods, full, large-scale mechanical test structures will be designed and built upon finite element analysis (FEA) calculations. Advanced, automated non-destructive evaluation (NDE) techniques will be developed with the aim of saving the industry time and production costs as well as minimising the risk of catastrophic structural failures. AEMRI will deliver the objectives of the project through the following four technical strands:- - Modelling and Simulation of High Performance Materials and Structures. - Advanced Robotic Inspection of Complex Geometry Structures. - Inspection Systems for Very Large Structures for the Green Energy Sector. - Nuclear Fabrication Research Centre. TWI Wales has a requirement for Eddy Current array equipment (for an AEMRI project known as INTACOM) with the ability to interface with our Robot facility. The ability of the equipment via a Software development kit (SDK) to interface with the Robot facility and the ability of the equipment to drive a range of other sensors will open a wide range of inspection possibilities to TWI Wales. Our goal is to enable the Robot facility to ‘recognise’ the geometry of a component, be able to deploy sensors, collect data and produce an output showing the structural status of the component. Please ensure all communication, including queries, is sent via the Correspondence facility within In-Tend.

Full notice text

CONTRACT NOTICE – NATIONAL

SUPPLIES

1 Authority Details

1.1

Authority Name and Address


TWI Ltd

Granta Park, Great Abington,

Cambridge

CB21 6AL

UK

The Purchasing Department

+44 1223899000

purchasing@twi.co.uk

http://www.twi-global.com
https://in-tendhost.co.uk/twi
https://in-tendhost.co.uk/twi

1.2

Address from which documentation may be obtained

As in 1.1

1.3

Completed documents must be returned to:

As in 1.1

2 Contract Details

2.1

Title

REF: AEMRI-316-ECATI Eddy Current Array Test Instrument

2.2

Description of the goods or services required

TWI is one of the world’s foremost independent research and technology organisations, with expertise in solving problems in all aspects of manufacturing, fabrication and whole-life integrity management technologies.

Established in Cambridge, UK in 1946 and with facilities across the globe, the company has a first class reputation for service through its teams of internationally respected consultants, scientists, engineers and support staff, whose knowledge and expertise is available to its Industrial Members as and when they require.

This specification has been produced as part of an initiative known as AEMRI (Advanced Engineering Materials Research Institute), which is funded by the Welsh European Funding Office (WEFO) using European Regional Development Funds (ERDF). AEMRI seeks to create a unique facility housing a critical mass of equipment, expertise and resources. AEMRI provides an environment to test and prove the limits of performance of advanced materials. Through the use of advanced modelling and simulation methods, full, large-scale mechanical test structures will be designed and built upon finite element analysis (FEA) calculations. Advanced, automated non-destructive evaluation (NDE) techniques will be developed with the aim of saving the industry time and production costs as well as minimising the risk of catastrophic structural failures.

AEMRI will deliver the objectives of the project through the following four technical strands:-

- Modelling and Simulation of High Performance Materials and Structures.

- Advanced Robotic Inspection of Complex Geometry Structures.

- Inspection Systems for Very Large Structures for the Green Energy Sector.

- Nuclear Fabrication Research Centre.

TWI Wales has a requirement for Eddy Current array equipment (for an AEMRI project known as INTACOM) with the ability to interface with our Robot facility. The ability of the equipment via a Software development kit (SDK) to interface with the Robot facility and the ability of the equipment to drive a range of other sensors will open a wide range of inspection possibilities to TWI Wales. Our goal is to enable the Robot facility to ‘recognise’ the geometry of a component, be able to deploy sensors, collect data and produce an output showing the structural status of the component.

Please ensure all communication, including queries, is sent via the Correspondence facility within In-Tend.

2.3

Notice Coding and Classification

38540000 Machines and apparatus for testing and measuring
38900000 Miscellaneous evaluation or testing instruments
1017 Bridgend and Neath Port Talbot

2.4

Total quantity or scope of tender

3 Conditions for Participation

3.1

Minimum standards and qualification required

4 Administrative Information

4.1

Type of Procedure

Single stage

4.2

Reference number attributed to the notice by the contracting authority

AEMRI-316-ECATI

4.3

Time Limits

Time-limit for receipt of completed tenders
    02-03-2023  Time  12:00

Estimated award date
 06-03-2023

4.5

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

EN 

4.6

Tender Submission Postbox

5 Other Information

5.1

Additional Information

(WA Ref:129208)

Relates to the following project/programme financed by EU Community Funds: This specification has been produced as part of an initiative known as AEMRI (Advanced Engineering Materials Research Institute), which is funded by the Welsh European Funding Office (WEFO) using European Regional Development Funds (ERDF).

5.2

Additional Documentation

5.3

Publication date of this notice

 16-02-2023

Coding

Commodity categories

ID Title Parent category
38540000 Machines and apparatus for testing and measuring Checking and testing apparatus
38900000 Miscellaneous evaluation or testing instruments Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

Delivery locations

ID Description
1017 Bridgend and Neath Port Talbot

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ID Description
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About the buyer

Main contact:
purchasing@twi.co.uk
Admin contact:
N/a
Technical contact:
N/a
Other contact:
N/a

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