Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13cc3-0674-73f3-b0c1-40a2387b2ace/705490450-supply-of-digital-optical-micrometers awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # 705490450 - Supply of Digital Optical Micrometers [Ministry of Defence](https://tendernation.io/buyers/ministry-of-defence) Estimated value £30,000 to £130,000 Published 8 Dec 2022 Deadline Closed 11 Jan 2023 ## 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 ### Awarded Contract ### Supply of Digital Optical Micrometers The Authority has a requirement to procure Digital Optical Micrometers. The 8400K Digital Optical Micrometer is mandated for use on aircraft and aircraft equipment across the Defence Air Environment for the inspection of windows and canopies in accordance with OEM and NAVAIR Systems Command and Air Publication documentation for the Digital Optical Micrometer 8400K. Optical micrometers are used to measure and evaluate the width or depth of scratches, cracks, pits, corrosion, dents and other blemishes in a variety of materials. They can also be used to quantify the height of spurs and other small protrusions. For transparent materials, this instrument is useful for measuring thickness, depth of crazing, depth of fractures, and width of embedded voids. Changes to the capability definition may occur periodically as Defence and/or foreign policy is revised in response to shifts in the global geo-political situation. The optical micrometer allows "repair or replace" maintenance decisions to be made with absolute certainty. The approved in-service Digital Optical Micrometer is the 8400K Digital Optical Micrometer, Nato Stock Number: 6650-01-220-8942. In the unlikely event support services are required in the future by the authority they will be requested separately. ## CPV classification Measuring instruments Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/9a211de7-0acc-4171-92be-2bf97e086734) 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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