Award

Provision of Laser Total Station With Red Laser & Controller

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

22 Apr 2021 at 12:57

Award Notice
Tender

26 Feb 2021 at 15:00

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Southampton is looking to procure a Laser Total Station with Red Laser & Controller to support its archaeological research and fieldwork. The procurement process is currently complete, with the contract awarded on 12 March 2021, and it has a total contract value of £22,000 running until 31 March 2026. The opportunity falls under the classification of geological and geophysical instruments and is located in Southampton (SO17 1BJ). The procurement method was open, allowing for a wide range of suppliers to participate during the tender period which closed on 8 March 2021.

This contract represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in providing high-quality geological and optical instruments, especially those interested in the education and research sectors. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be well-suited to compete given the nature of the requirement and the strategic aim of the University to engage with a diverse supplier base. Companies need to register on the In-Tend portal to access tender documentation and submit formal expressions of interest.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Laser Total Station With Red Laser & Controller

Notice Description

Archaeology at Southampton has a lively and welcoming atmosphere. Ranked 29th in the world for Archaeology (QS World University Rankings, 2019) and 3rd for research power in the UK (REF, 2014), we have an international reputation as one of the leading centres for the study of archaeology, with high profile research projects carried out all over the world. Our syllabus covers the span of human history, from the emergence of our species to debates about the role of archaeology in contemporary society. Our staff are involved in archaeological fieldwork and investigations that feed into all our teaching. The range of taught programmes, as well as our research community and excellent facilities, emphasise how archaeology is a truly interdisciplinary subject that bridges the divide between the humanities and the sciences. To further support the department with on going field and research work, the University of Southampton would like to purchase a Laser Total Station With Red Laser & Controller. The full requirements can be found in (File 2) ITT Scope, Guidance and Instructions, Appendix 1: - Specification. Additional information: The University is utilising an electronic tendering tool (In-Tend: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofsouthampton) to manage this procurement and to communicate with bidders. All documentation in relation to this tender can be downloaded from the In-Tend portal. Bidders are advised that there will be no hard copy documents issued to organisations and all communications with the University including the submission of PQQ and/or Invitation to Tender Responses will be conducted via the In-Tend portal. Regular monitoring of the portal is the responsibility of the bidder. If you are not already registered as a supplier with the University of Southampton, you will need to register in In-Tend in order to access the tender documentation. Once you have logged in as a supplier: click on 'Tenders'; locate the relevant project; and click 'View Details'. Once you are in the project screen, you will be able to register your company against the project and access all documentation by clicking 'Express Interest'. Bidders are advised that formal expressions of interest in the project must be by way of completion and return of the relevant Pre-Qualification (if applicable) or Invitation to Tender documents via the In-Tend portal. Further instructions for the submission of Invitation to Tender responses are below. To submit your return, please follow the instructions below: 1. Log In 2. Click 'Tenders' 3. Locate the relevant project 4. View Details 5. Click on the tab relating to the relevant project stage (e.g. 'Invitation to Tender') 6. Click on the 'Attach Documents' button and upload your return. 7. Check ALL your response documents are uploaded and displayed in the "My Tender Return" panel. The system will only permit your organisation to make one return. 8. Click the red "Submit Return" button. Please note that, to preserve the integrity of the tendering procedure, all queries must made be via the correspondence function within the In-Tend portal. In accordance with Regulation 50, paragraph (2) of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and subject to Article 5 and Annex 5, Part D (13) of Directive 2014/24/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council (if applicable), the University intends to publish the value of any resulting contract at the award stage, and reserves the right to do so. By submitting a tender response, bidders are consenting to publication of this information unless otherwise agreed in advance with the University. Due to the nature of this project, it has been deemed unsuitable for division into lots. The risk of dividing the requirement would render the execution of the contract excessively technically difficult, not cost effective and would undermine the proper execution of the con

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3e98eef6-8843-4bc1-a6c5-f36e49d7d808
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bfa76411-11c3-4331-aedd-18cbaa9999d1
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

42 - Industrial machinery

CPV Codes

38200000 - Geological and geophysical instruments

38600000 - Optical instruments

42967000 - Controller unit

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£45,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£22,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Apr 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Mar 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Mar 20214 years ago
Contract Period
12 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2026 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO17 1BJ
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ32 Southampton
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Portswood
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Test

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TOPCON POSITIONING (GREAT BRITAIN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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