Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bf1-c8fc-7279-ac38-8c98b65b3be4/lu00456-supply-and-support-of-laser-marine-composite-defect-detection-systems closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # LU00456 - Supply and Support of Laser Marine Composite Defect Detection Systems [Loughborough University](https://tendernation.io/buyers/loughborough-university) Estimated value Not stated Published 22 Jan 2016 Deadline Closed 5 Feb 2016 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender Loughborough University wishes to purchase two stand-alone laser baser inspection systems for the detection of defects in marine composites. The first system (system 1) needs to be a flexible stand-off tripod mounted system capable of looking at an area of at least 900 cm2, the second system (system 2) needs to be a vacuum mounted system which can attach onto the component and capable of looking at an area of at least 400cm2, both systems with a maximum cycle time of 10 seconds. The University requires the equipment to support a new teaching course on marine composite inspection. The two systems are to be located in a purpose built laboratory currently under construction on the University campus. Any proposed solution needs to be fully CE compliant and suitably marked as well as comply with the Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008, HSE Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992 Guidance, and The Equality Act 2010. The University wishes to select a single supplier, via a tender exercise issued on Contracts Finder, utilising Intend. All re-sellers are invited to respond in writing to this document. Our requirement is to have delivery and commissioning completed by mid-April for us to support the rest of our programme in terms of setting up and delivering the training courses. Tenderers who are able to offer optimum delivery and commissioning timings are likely to score more highly in the tender evaluation. Additional information: Bidders are invited to tender for the project via Intend Please use the following link to register: [in-tendhost.co.uk/loughborouni](https://in-tendhost.co.uk/loughborouni/) Once you have registered, you will then be able to log in, click on tenders, current then click ‘express interest’. Shortly after this you will then be able to download documents relating to the tender you are interested in. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No [in-tendhost.co.uk/loughborouni/aspx](https://in-tendhost.co.uk/loughborouni/aspx/) Read full description ## CPV classification Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/39d0f311-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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