Mechanical Testing Rigs for K11 and I12

Description

The scope of the contract is to design, manufacture, supply, deliver, install and commission two mechanical test rigs for Beamline K11 and Beamline I12. These test rigs will comprise of the following a) A test rig including two rotation stages and an actuation system to allow compressive or tensile loads to be applied to the sample. b) A closed loop controls system c) A suitable interface allowing software integration of the supplied system into the beamline's control system d) One or more Load cells suitable for the rated load of the rig, see section 3.6 of our Technical Specification. e) Mechanical and electrical interfaces f) Motion system to allow centring of the sample on beam height. g) All software source code (with comments) if Delta Tau motion control solution is used. Not included in the scope of delivery: a) Any sample environments b) Strain gauge c) Extensometer d) A graphical user interface We understand that the requirements for this rig are stringent and make this technically challenging. If some of the technical specifications cannot be met then this should be made clear in the tender return. While it is strongly preferred that all technical specifications be achieved or exceeded, proposals that do not meet every technical specification will still be considered. Additional information: If you are interested in this tender opportunity please create an account via the website link below: http://www.diamond.ac.uk/Home/Procurement/ Details of the evaluation criteria for this tender are included in the OJEU Notice attached. You will then be issued with a password to enable you to download the tender documents. In order to be considered, your response should arrive no later than midnight on Tuesday 8th January 2019.

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