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Provision of a Metal Coating Applicator

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON

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29 Aug 2024 at 11:05

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Southampton has completed the procurement process for a Metal Coating Applicator (MCA) intended for the inline coating of silica optical fibres during the fibre drawing process. This procurement, classified under the industry of Optical-fibre cables for data transmission (CPV 32562300), followed a closed, below-threshold method. The project involves several stages including design, manufacture, delivery, on-site installation, commissioning, and acceptance. The final contract, worth £165,000, was awarded to Plasil Plasma Technologies Ltd. The contract is set to span from 28 August 2024 to 27 August 2028, with the delivery location being Southampton, England.

This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities, especially for firms capable of delivering specialised equipment for the optical fibre industry. Businesses skilled in manufacturing precision laboratory and optical equipment might find this project particularly relevant. SMEs, like Plasil Plasma Technologies Ltd., which successfully secured the contract, are well-suited to compete in similar future projects. With stages ranging from design to commissioning, this tender demands versatile capabilities, making it ideal for companies looking to expand their portfolio in high-precision equipment. The University’s structured approach and defined procurement stages ensure clear deliverables and engagement timelines for participating businesses.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of a Metal Coating Applicator

Notice Description

The University wishes to procure a Metal Coating Applicator (MCA) for the inline coating of silica optical fibres during the fibre drawing process, capable of coating fibre lengths of up to five kilometres with different metals for a glass diameter of 125 microns. The MCA will be attached to the existing silica fibre drawing tower of a typical height of 8m (~6.3m from the fibre exit end of the furnace to the capstan) available in-house. The MCA must not demand interfacing with the existing fibre drawing tower and will operate as a standalone unit, providing an additional capability for coating optical fibres of different glass diameters and outer cladding shapes (such as circular, hexagonal, and octagonal) with a required metal. The project will consist of multiple stages: Stage 1 - Design Stage 2 - Manufacture Stage 3 - Delivery, On-Site Installation & Commissioning Stage 4 - Acceptance Criteria

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-55f4bd6d-7851-42fd-aa09-d67dcba6fc94
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d5c4f0bd-a841-4348-9473-f2d75c32ae08
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Closed - Below Threshold
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

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

CPV Codes

32562300 - Optical-fibre cables for data transmission

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£145,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£165,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Aug 20241 years ago
Contract Period
27 Aug 2024 - 27 Aug 2028 4-5 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

PLASIL PLASMA TECHNOLOGIES

Further Information

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