X-ray Computed Tomography (XCT) Scanners for the National Research Facility in Lab XCT

We wanted to collect very large voxel number datasets which push the resolution-field of view ratio into new areas and allow for the surveying and statistical analysis across huge volumes. This should be delivered in a user friendly way.

We wanted to realise an instrument unique in the World for conducting in-situ experiments in the lab with sub-micron resolution. Here we wanted to push the envelope of speed and resolution, whilst maintaining a practical platform to integrate multiple sample environments. This system will be installed into an existing interlocked radiation shielded room. The experimental setup, scanning and data pipeline should all be dedicated to ensuring a seamless process for 4D studies.

Source upgrade for Zeiss Versa 520 including full integration into current and future control systems and software.

As part of a planned expansion of facilities within the IMC Building, there existed a requirement for a metrology grade CT scanner for industrial applications. The major theme centres on metrology for manufacturing but will also be used for analysis on batteries, low carbon mobility and materials development.

The University of Southampton wished to purchase a large-scale, high-resolution X-ray CT scanning capability and an enclosure.

This project will create a UK National Research Facility (NRF), primarily supporting engineering and the physical sciences, that will be accessible to both academics and industrial users, with Manchester as the lead and a number of partners of which Southampton is one. Tenders were invited for a large-scale X-ray CT scanning capability, addressing both physically large, and complex samples (hybrid multi-material components and assembled systems), whilst maintaining high spatial resolution. We anticipated this will be a somewhat bespoke combination of both X-ray hardware, sample gantry, control systems and large high-energy shielded room. As well as standard cone-beam CT imaging for immediate turn-key operation, we intend to deploy capabilities developed within recent research projects (experimental and computational,

The University wished to procure an enclosure for the large-scale X-ray scanning capability.

A High-resolution, High-speed X-ray computed tomography scanner.

• Large Volume Correlative X-Ray CT Scanner
• Num offers: 6
• Value: £446,317.0-£954,945
• Contractor is an SME.

• Walk in Sub-micron X-Ray CT Scanner
• Reference: 2
• Num offers: 4
• Value: £554,470.0-£1,170,000

• Source Upgrade for Zeiss Versa 520
• Reference: 3
• Num offers: 1
• Value: £300,000

• A Metrology Grade X-ray Computed Tomography Scanner for the UK National Research Facility
• Reference: 4
• Num offers: 6
• Value: £459,024.0-£656,020

• A Large-scale, High-resolution X-ray Scanning Capability for the UK National Research Facility AND an Enclosure for the Large-scale X-ray Computed Tomography (CT) Scanning Capability
• Reference: 5
• Num offers: 5
• Value: £702,801.0-£1,354,639
• Contractor is an SME.

• A Large-scale, High-resolution X-ray Scanning Capability for the UK National Research Facility
• Reference: 6
• CONTRACT NOT AWARDED – NO SUCCESSFUL BIDDERS.

• Enclosure for the Large-scale X-ray Computed Tomography (CT) Scanning Capability
• Reference: 7
• CONTRACT NOT AWARDED – NO SUCCESSFUL BIDDERS.

• A High-resolution, High-speed X-ray Computed Tomography Scanner
• Reference: 8
• CONTRACT NOT AWARDED – NO SUCCESSFUL BIDDERS.