Tender

GB-Leicester: Measuring and control equipment.

UNIVERSITY OF LEICESTER

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Tender

19 Dec 2019 at 12:00

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Leicester is seeking to procure a Coordinate Measuring Machine as part of the Space Technology Applications from Research (STAR) project, with a focus on precise measurement of components made from various materials. This open tender is classified under the goods category, specifically measuring and control equipment, with a total contract value of £500,000 and a minimum value of £100,000. The tender process is currently active, with a submission deadline of 17th January 2020. The machine will support multiple research initiatives at the university and is located in the East Midlands region of the United Kingdom. The contract will commence on 17th February 2020 and conclude on 31st July 2020.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in measuring and control equipment. Businesses well-suited for participation in this tender are those with experience in producing high-precision machinery or components, particularly for the engineering and aerospace sectors. By securing this contract, successful bidders can enhance their market presence in advanced manufacturing, benefiting not only from the financial aspect but also from the potential collaboration with a leading academic institution in cutting-edge research applications.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Leicester: Measuring and control equipment.

Notice Description

The Space Technology Applications from Research (STAR) project at the University of Leicester requires a Coordinate Measuring Machine, suitable for the accurate measurement of precision components, made from various grades of Stainless Steels/Steels, Aluminium Alloys, Brass, Copper Molybdenum and other materials. The Machine is needed to support a wide range of research groups and projects within the STAR project to measure/check components to a level of high accuracy for space flight and other areas of Engineering based research. The University proposes awarding a contract for a suitable machine by carrying out an open tender exercise. This procurement process is advertised on the University's electronic tendering portal (Delta E-Sourcing) and Contracts Finder as required within the Public Contract Regulations 2015. The contract is funded by a European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) grant award. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/64f5412a-5c4c-498c-90f8-9de078247e54
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

CPV Codes

38424000 - Measuring and control equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Dec 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jan 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
17 Feb 2020 - 31 Jul 2020 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF LEICESTER
Contact Name
Anthony Midgley
Contact Email
acm26@le.ac.uk
Contact Phone
01162522058

Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE1 7RH
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF21 Leicester
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Leicester
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Leicester South

Further Information

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