UL0289 – Supply and delivery of a high resolution, 3D X-Ray microscope for computed tomography

University of Limerick

This section describes the acquisition of a 3D computed
tomography (CT) system that will provide high resolution
information non-destructively of volumetric material
morphology. The CT scanner will provide information about
the interior structure of a material, including size and
orientation of defects, existence of second phases and
internal tissue architecture. Due to budgetary constraints
we are particularly interested to hear from parties who can
offer Used, Ex-demo or heavily discounted equipment
1. Multi-length scale imaging of the same sample
across a wide range of magnifications, down to < 0.7 μm
resolution.
2. User selectable magnification.
3. The ability to maintain high resolution with
increasing sample size up to 300 mm in diameter.
4. Cater for a sample size of up to 15 kg whilst
maintaining high resolution.
5. The ability to process a quick survey scan to
identify a volume of interest before a high resolution scan is
performed on the identified region.
6. High contrast phase-enhanced imaging for low
Z materials and biological samples.
7. The ability to analyse a wide variety of
materials, including biological materials (bones, tissue),
fibre reinforced composite materials and pharmaceutical
samples.
8. In-situ thermal mechanical testing (up to 3kN)
by imaging at multiple points in time, under controlled
temperature (up to 250 C), whilst maintaining sub-micron
imaging capability for 4D analysis.
9. Radiation-safe shielded enclosure with
redundant safety interlock and "x-ray on" indicator.
10. Data acquisition software on a high speed
workstation with graphics acceleration.
11. Fast GPU-based 3D tomography image
reconstruction software.
12. 3D image-based simulation software for
absolute permeability computation.
13. The unit to feature a lockable enclosure, fused
I/O lines, auto shut down protection and earth trip unit.

Deadline

The time limit for receipt of tenders was 2013-06-24. The procurement was published on 2013-05-15.

Who?

• University of Limerick

What?

• Checking and testing apparatus › Microscopes
• Tomography devices › CT scanners

Where?

• Mid-West

Procurement history

Date	Document
2013-05-15	Contract notice

Contract notice (2013-05-15)
Object
Scope of the procurement
Title: Microscopes
Quantity or scope:

Supply and delivery of a high resolution, 3D X-Ray microscope for computed tomographyThis section describes the acquisition of a 3D computed tomography (CT) system that will provide high resolution information non-destructively of volumetric material morphology. The CT scanner will provide information about the interior structure of a material, including size and orientation of defects, existence of second phases and internal tissue architecture.Due to budgetary constraints we are particularly interested to hear from parties who can offer Used, Ex-demo or heavily discounted equipment500 000

Total value of the procurement: 500 000 💰
Notice metadata
Original language: English 🗣️
Document type: Contract notice
Nature of contract: Supplies
Regulation: European Union
Common procurement vocabulary (CPV)
Code: Microscopes 📦

Procedure
Procedure type: Open procedure
Type of bid: Submission for all lots
Award criteria
The most economic tender

Contracting authority
Identity
Country: Ireland 🇮🇪
Awarding authority type: Body governed by public law
Awarding authority name: University of Limerick
Postal town: Limerick
Contact
Internet address: http://www.ul.ie 🌏
E-mail: terry.frizelle@ul.ie 📧
Phone: +353 612133713 📞

Reference
Dates
Date dispatched: 2013-05-15 📅
Submission deadline: 2013-06-24 📅
Publication date: 2013-05-17 📅
Identifiers
Notice number: 2013/S 095-161854
OJ-S issue: 95
Additional information

To receive more information about this tender, including any amendments and/or clarifications and to request any clarifications and/or to respond to this tender, you must register your interest to this tender on the following site: https://irl.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=66016&B=ETENDERS_SIMPLE.

Object
Scope of the procurement
Short description:

This section describes the acquisition of a 3D computed

tomography (CT) system that will provide high resolution

information non-destructively of volumetric material

morphology. The CT scanner will provide information about

the interior structure of a material, including size and

orientation of defects, existence of second phases and

internal tissue architecture. Due to budgetary constraints

we are particularly interested to hear from parties who can

offer Used, Ex-demo or heavily discounted equipment

1. Multi-length scale imaging of the same sample

across a wide range of magnifications, down to < 0.7 μm

resolution.

2. User selectable magnification.

3. The ability to maintain high resolution with

increasing sample size up to 300 mm in diameter.

4. Cater for a sample size of up to 15 kg whilst

maintaining high resolution.

5. The ability to process a quick survey scan to

identify a volume of interest before a high resolution scan is

performed on the identified region.

6. High contrast phase-enhanced imaging for low

Z materials and biological samples.

7. The ability to analyse a wide variety of

materials, including biological materials (bones, tissue),

fibre reinforced composite materials and pharmaceutical

samples.

8. In-situ thermal mechanical testing (up to 3kN)

by imaging at multiple points in time, under controlled

temperature (up to 250 C), whilst maintaining sub-micron

imaging capability for 4D analysis.

9. Radiation-safe shielded enclosure with

redundant safety interlock and "x-ray on" indicator.

10. Data acquisition software on a high speed

workstation with graphics acceleration.

11. Fast GPU-based 3D tomography image

reconstruction software.

12. 3D image-based simulation software for

absolute permeability computation.

13. The unit to feature a lockable enclosure, fused

I/O lines, auto shut down protection and earth trip unit.

Variants will be accepted ✅
Quantity or scope:

Supply and delivery of a high resolution, 3D X-Ray microscope for computed tomography

Due to budgetary constraints we are particularly interested to hear from parties who can offer Used, Ex-demo or heavily discounted equipment

Duration: 12 months
Reference number: UL0289.
Place of performance
Main site or place of performance: Limerick.

Legal, economic, financial and technical information
Conditions for participation
Suitability to pursue the professional activity: See Tender documentation on www.etenders.gov.ie.
Economic and financial standing: See Tender documentation on www.etenders.gov.ie.
Minimum level(s) of standards: See Tender documentation on www.etenders.gov.ie.
Technical and professional ability: See Tender documentation on www.etenders.gov.ie.
Contract execution
Deposits and guarantees required: See Tender documentation on www.etenders.gov.ie.
Main financing conditions and payment arrangements and/or reference to the relevant provisions governing them: See Tender documentation on www.etenders.gov.ie.
Legal form to be taken by the group of economic operators to whom the contract is to be awarded: See Tender documentation on www.etenders.gov.ie.

Procedure
Duration of the framework agreement in years: 1
Tender validity period: 2014-06-24 📅
Tender opening date: 2013-06-24 📅
Languages
Language: English 🗣️

Contracting authority
Contact
Contact point: Terry Frizelle
Name: University of Limerick
Postal code: na
URL for participation: http://www.etenders.gov.ie 🌏

Reference
Identifiers
Reference number attributed by the contracting authority: UL0289.

Complementary information
Review body
Name: High Court of Ireland
Postal address: Smithfield
Postal town: Dublin 7
Country: Ireland 🇮🇪
Information about review deadlines: See Tender documentation on www.etenders.gov.ie
Source: OJS 2013/S 095-161854 (2013-05-15)

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