Scope
Reference
250138
Description
Queen's University of Belfast wishes to procure a High-Resolution X ray micro-Computed Tomography System for the 3D non-destructive imaging of a wide range of advanced materials. Materials of interest range in density and include, but are not limited to: CFRP laminates, glass fibre composites, foam cored structures, aluminium alloys, steels, nimonic alloys, titanium alloys, and inconel.
Contract 1
Supplier
Contract value
- £1,025,618.21 excluding VAT
- £1,230,741.86 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
26 September 2025
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
26 September 2025
Standstill period
- End: 7 October 2025
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
8 October 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 7 November 2025 to 7 November 2027
- Possible extension to 7 November 2037
- 12 years, 1 day
Description of possible extension:
Options to extend for a period of 10 years or the end of the useful life of the equipment
Main procurement category
Goods
Options
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
Options to extend for a period of 10 years or the end of the useful life of the equipment
The maximum budget for this project was set at £750,000 (incl VAT) to include the cost of the equipment, delivery and warranty for 2 years. The published estimated total contract value is £1,230,741.86 (incl VAT). This incorporates the costs for equipment, warranty and delivery, in addition to estimated potential costs for warranty, accessories, maintenance, consumables, and system upgrade options, as set out in the associated tender documents, subject to future funding.
CPV classifications
- 38582000 - X-ray inspection equipment
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Information about tenders
- 2 tenders received
- 1 tender assessed in the final stage:
- 1 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 0 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Supplier
LK METROLOGY GROUP LTD
- Companies House: 11207884
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PMCH-6168-VLPZ
71 Argosy Road
Castle Donington
DE74 2SA
United Kingdom
Email: tenders.uk@lkmetrology.com
Website: http://www.lkmetrology.com
Region: UKF22 - Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1
Contracting authority
Queen's University Belfast
- Charity Commission for Northern Ireland: 101788
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PMQQ-8477-XTZM
University Rd
Belfast
BT7 1NN
United Kingdom
Email: procurement@qub.ac.uk
Region: UKN06 - Belfast
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
Devolved regulations that apply: Northern Ireland