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# 1297/292/EML/N/15 X-Ray Diffractometer system for residual stress measurement

[University of Sheffield](https://tendernation.io/buyers/university-of-sheffield)

Estimated value

£150,000 to £170,000

Published

18 Nov 2016

Deadline

Closed

5 Nov 2015

## Who can bid

- Open procedure

    Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage.

## About this tender

1297/292/EML/N/15 X-Ray Diffractometer system for residual stress measurement

The University of Sheffield wishes to invite tenders for supply to the Nuclear Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre at Catcliffe in Rotherham.

Scope of Requirement:

One of the recurrent needs is evaluating the residual stress left on finished work-pieces. In order to support the research an X-Ray Diffractometer (XRD) measuring system, for evaluation of surface stress and stress profiling, is required.

The system should be capable of evaluate surface residual stress in a non-destructive manner, an electro polishing device should be included for stress profiling. The system should be able to perform quick measurements in view of the high request for measurements that is foreseen.

Tender Process and Documentation:

This is an open exercise. The ITT can be downloaded by registering and expressing your interest on the University`s e-tendering system [in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield](https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield).

If you have any questions or comments in relation to this tender they must be submitted via the In-tend System, this can be accessed at [in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield](https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield)

Completed tenders must be returned through the same e-tendering system.

Closing date for receipt of tenders: 10th of November at 12 noon (UK time).

Additional information: Documentation is available to download from the University's tendering portal [in-tendhost.so.uk/Sheffield](https://in-tendhost.so.uk/Sheffield)

### Delivery Notes

Delivery to the Nuclear Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre, Catcliffe, Rotherham

Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No [in-tendhost.co.uk/sheffield/aspx](https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sheffield/aspx/)

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## CPV classification

Measuring instruments

Source

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