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
Date signed
29 October 2025
Contract dates
- 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.
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
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
Justification for not setting key performance indicators
The contract is valued at less than £5 million including VAT therefore KPI reporting is not required.
Other information
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
- Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP)
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
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