Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
TWI Ltd
Granta Park, Great Abington
Cambridge
CB21 6AL
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKL17 - Bridgend and Neath Port Talbot
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Other type
Research and Development Organisation
one.5) Main activity
Other activity
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Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
REF: AEMRI-252-ACIS - NDE phased array ultrasonic array controller and inspection software – automated inspection
Reference number
AEMRI-252-ACIS
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 33112300 - Ultrasound scanners
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
This array controller and supporting software inspection system is to enable development of fully automated ultrasonic inspections of components within the UK civil nuclear sector and will enable setup, data acquisition and analysis.Please be advised equipment must be delivered, installed (where applicable) and accepted before the end of June 2023.Please ensure all communication, including queries, is sent via the correspondence facility within In-Tend.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £652,917.25
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 33112300 - Ultrasound scanners
- 38900000 - Miscellaneous evaluation or testing instruments
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKL17 - Bridgend and Neath Port Talbot
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
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.This array controller and supporting software inspection system is to enable development of fully automated ultrasonic inspections of components within the UK civil nuclear sector and will enable setup, data acquisition and analysis.Please be advised equipment must be delivered, installed (where applicable) and accepted before the end of June 2023.Please ensure all communication, including queries, is sent via the correspondence facility within In-Tend.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: Yes
Identification of the project
This is 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).
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: No
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2022/S 000-036092
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
P821197
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
8 March 2023
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 1
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Eddyfi UK Limited
Clos Llyn Cwm, Swansea Enterprise Park
Swansea
SA6 8QY
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKL18 - Swansea
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £350,000
Total value of the contract/lot: £652,917.25
Section six. Complementary information
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
TWI Ltd
Granta Park, Great Abington
Cambridge
CB21 6AL
Country
United Kingdom