Servicing and Calibration Services for Advanced Manufacturing and Research Equipment

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  "date": "2026-05-22T16:45:48+01:00",
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        "title": "Joining, Robotics & Automation",
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        "description": "This lot will include:\nServicing and calibration of automated production systems, robotic platforms, motion control systems, and joining technologies used in manufacturing, fabrication, research, and automated process development.\nScope:\nCovers integrated manufacturing and automation systems involving robotic movement, machine control, automated positioning, process integration, and permanent joining technologies. Includes industrial robots, collaborative robots, automated welding systems, robotic cells, motion control equipment, and associated control, sensing, and safety systems directly linked to automated manufacturing operations.\nApplies to equipment where automation, programmable control, coordinated motion, or joining processes form a core operational function within manufacturing, assembly, fabrication, or research environments.\nIncludes categories:\nWelding / Joining\nMIG, TIG, Resistance & Advanced Welding Systems\nAutomated & Robotic Welding Cells\nRobotics & Automation\nIndustrial Robots & Collaborative Robots (Cobots)\nRobotic Positioners, Turntables & Motion Systems\nRobot Controllers & Automation Hardware\nAutomated Manufacturing & Process Cells\nMachine Vision & Robotic Inspection Systems\nProcess Monitoring & Automation Interfaces\nIntegrated Control & Safety Systems (process-linked)\nAutomated Material Handling Associated with Production Cells Additional information: Please note that the proposed lot structure remains under review and may be subject to revision as the procurement approach is finalised."
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        "title": "Thermal & Process Equipment",
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        "description": "This lot will include:\nServicing and calibration of thermally driven manufacturing equipment, temperature-controlled processing systems, and associated process-critical thermal infrastructure used in research, manufacturing, and industrial processing environments.\nScope:\nCovers all equipment where heat generation, thermal transfer, controlled atmosphere, temperature stability, or thermal cycling are fundamental to process operation or product performance. Includes furnaces, ovens, autoclaves, thermal reactors, heat treatment systems, and process-linked cooling or thermal regulation equipment directly supporting manufacturing or laboratory operations.\nApplies to systems used for thermal processing, curing, sintering, drying, melting, coating, deposition, environmental conditioning, and other temperature-dependent industrial or research activities, including associated process monitoring and thermal control hardware.\nIncludes categories:\nThin Film / Surface Engineering\nThermal Processing / Heat Treatment\nFurnaces, Ovens & Controlled Atmosphere Systems\nVacuum & High-Temperature Processing Equipment\nAutoclaves, Reactors & Thermal Curing Systems\nThermal Analysis & Process Heating Equipment\nCooling / Thermal Control Systems (process-linked only)\nChillers, Heat Exchangers & Process Cooling Equipment\nTemperature Control & Thermal Regulation Systems\nUtilities / Infrastructure (temperature/process control elements only)\nProcess Gas, Vacuum & Thermal Support Systems\nThermal Monitoring & Process Control Hardware Additional information: Please note that the proposed lot structure remains under review and may be subject to revision as the procurement approach is finalised."
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        "title": "Heavy Manufacturing & Forming Systems",
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        "description": "This lot will include, however, will not be limited to:\nServicing, inspection, and calibration of heavy manufacturing equipment, deformation processing machinery, and associated material handling and lifting systems used in large-scale industrial manufacturing operations.\nScope:\nCovers large-scale mechanical and hydraulic systems involving high-force processing, deformation, forming, forging, pressing, rolling, or controlled movement of heavy materials and components. Includes associated lifting, transfer, and handling equipment directly supporting manufacturing operations.\nApplies to equipment used for bulk material processing, high-load mechanical operations, structural forming, and movement of large or heavy workpieces within manufacturing, fabrication, or industrial processing environments.\nIncludes categories:\nForging / Forming / Deformation Processing\nForging Presses & Radial Forging Machines\nFlow Forming, Rolling & Heavy Press Systems\nHydraulic & Mechanical Forming Equipment\nComposite & Structural Forming Presses\nHeavy Industrial Ovens & Process Equipment Associated with Forming Operations\nMaterial Handling / Lifting\nOverhead Cranes & Hoisting Systems\nForklifts, Pallet Handling & Transfer Systems\nScissor Lifts & Heavy Positioning Equipment\nProduction-Linked Lifting & Manipulation Systems\nHeavy Duty Hydraulic Support Systems and Ancillary Equipment Additional information: Please note that the proposed lot structure remains under review and may be subject to revision as the procurement approach is finalised"
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        "description": "This lot will include:\nServicing and calibration of precision manufacturing equipment used for subtractive, additive, hybrid, and finishing operations associated with high-value component manufacture and prototype development.\nScope:\nCovers equipment used for precision part manufacture, material removal, additive layer deposition, hybrid manufacturing, component finishing, and associated post-processing operations. Includes CNC machining systems, EDM equipment, laser processing systems, additive manufacturing platforms, machine-integrated automation, and specialist finishing or cleaning equipment directly supporting manufacturing processes.\nApplies to equipment where dimensional accuracy, repeatability, surface integrity, or controlled manufacturing processes are critical to component production, research, prototyping, or low-volume manufacture.\nIncludes categories:\nMachining (Subtractive Manufacturing)\nCNC Milling, Turning & Multi-Axis Systems\nEDM, Laser Cutting & Precision Material Processing\nAdditive Manufacturing (AM)\nMetal & Polymer AM Systems\nHybrid Manufacturing Systems\nAM Powder Handling & Depowdering Equipment\nComposite & Advanced Material Processing Equipment\nCleaning / Post-Processing\nSurface Finishing, Polishing & Blasting Systems\nPrecision Cutting, Grinding & Sawing Equipment\nMachine Tooling, Rotary Tables & Workholding Systems\nMachine-Integrated Cooling & Process Support Systems\" Additional information: Please note that the proposed lot structure remains under review and may be subject to revision as the procurement approach is finalised."
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        "description": "This lot will include:\nServicing, calibration and verification of measurement, inspection, analytical, monitoring, and material testing systems used for research, manufacturing validation, quality assurance, and process verification.\nScope:\nCovers all equipment used to measure, inspect, validate, monitor, characterise, record, or analyse materials, components, products, processes, or environmental conditions. Includes dimensional metrology systems, analytical laboratory instrumentation, calibration equipment and artefacts, sensors, data acquisition hardware, and mechanical/electrical testing systems.\nApplies to standalone measurement and testing assets used for quality control, R&D, inspection, certification, condition monitoring, laboratory analysis, and standards verification, including associated software, probes, detectors, fixtures, and instrumentation interfaces.\nIncludes categories:\nMetrology / Inspection / Calibration\nCoordinate Measuring & Optical Measurement Systems\nSurface & Dimensional Measurement Equipment\nCalibration Standards & Artefacts\nMaterials Testing & Analysis\nMechanical, Fatigue & Hardness Testing Systems\nThermal Analysis & Characterisation Equipment\nAnalytical & Laboratory Instrumentation\nSensors / Instrumentation / DAQ\nElectrical & Electronic Test Equipment\nEnvironmental & Process Monitoring Instrumentation\nData Acquisition, Logging & Signal Conditioning Systems\nNDT & Condition Monitoring Systems Additional information: Please note that the proposed lot structure remains under review and may be subject to revision as the procurement approach is finalised."
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        "title": "Facilities, EHS & Site Support Systems",
        "status": "planned",
        "description": "This lot will include:\nServicing of site-wide infrastructure, environmental control, safety systems, utilities, and general support equipment required to maintain safe, compliant, and operational research, laboratory, workshop, and manufacturing environments.\nScope:\nCovers non-process-specific systems and support infrastructure that enable safe operation, environmental compliance, personnel protection, and facility functionality across the site. Includes building services, environmental management systems, extraction and ventilation systems not directly integrated into manufacturing processes, storage and handling infrastructure, utility distribution equipment, and general site support assets.\nApplies to equipment primarily supporting facilities operation, health & safety, environmental control, occupational hygiene, storage, or general workplace functionality rather than direct production or manufacturing activity.\nIncludes categories:\nSafety / Environmental Systems\nLEV & General Ventilation Systems\nFume Cupboards & Air Handling (non-process specific)\nGas Detection & Monitoring Systems\nStorage & Environmental Control\nUtilities / Infrastructure (non-process systems)\nCompressed Air & Site Utility Systems\nElectrical Infrastructure & General Power Distribution\nFacility Support Equipment\nGeneral / Uncategorized\nWelfare, Laboratory & Non-Production Support Equipment Additional information: Please note that the proposed lot structure remains under review and may be subject to revision as the procurement approach is finalised."
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    "title": "Servicing and Calibration Services for Advanced Manufacturing and Research Equipment",
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    "description": "In accordance with Regulation 41 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015, the University is issuing this notice to undertake Preliminary Market Consultation prior to commencing any live procurement process.\nThe University of Strathclyde (UoS) seeks notes of interest from suppliers capable of delivering comprehensive maintenance and calibration services that supports the safe, compliant, and reliable operation of specialist research, engineering, laboratory, manufacturing, and facilities equipment.\nFor the purposes of this scope, the University intends to explore options for a unified service provision covering:\n-Planned preventative maintenance and servicing\n-Calibration and inspection\nThis requirement will apply across multiple operational lots and will encompass a diverse range of specialist assets, including research instrumentation, manufacturing and automation systems, thermal processing equipment, metrology tools, and associated infrastructure.\nThe University is undertaking this Preliminary Market Consultation to inform future sourcing options and to understand supplier capability, service models, and technical approaches for supporting a complex and varied equipment estate. The future solution is expected to provide robust service delivery, modern reporting and compliance assurance, and effective integration with the University’s internal processes and systems.",
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  "description": "Please note, the lot structure is still to be confirmed, and is therefore subject to change.\nThe University of Strathclyde may conduct further market engagement with interested parties. As such, all interested parties must register\ntheir interest no later than the 5 June 2026.\nNOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland Web Site at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=832448.\n(SC Ref:832448)",
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