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Aerosol Doppler Wind Lidar

UNIVERSITY OF LEEDS

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23 Mar 2023 at 16:55

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Leeds has awarded a contract to Fraunhofer Reserach UK Ltd for the purchase of an Aerosol Doppler Wind Lidar System, valued at £735,198. The contract period starts on April 20, 2023, and ends on November 20, 2026. This procurement process falls under the category of goods and took place in Yorkshire and the Humber region, United Kingdom. The tender period ended on March 22, 2023.

This contract award presents opportunities for SMEs in the lasers industry to grow their business through collaborations with the University of Leeds and Fraunhofer. Businesses with expertise in advanced systems design and development would be well-suited to compete in similar procurements. The University of Leeds acted as the buying organization in this procurement process, demonstrating their interest in innovative technology solutions.

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Notice Title

Aerosol Doppler Wind Lidar

Notice Description

This is a voluntary ex ante transparency (VEAT) notice, indicating that The University of Leeds intends to enter into a contract with Fraunhofer UK Research Ltd to purchase an Aerosol Doppler Wind Lidar System. The LIDAR is a unique and complex system designed by the Fraunhofer team in collaboration with The University of Leeds which will be installed in and operate on the National Centre for Atmospheric Research Aircraft.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6b1e5f16-407b-444f-96b0-b9a2eaab69ad
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6b1c5cef-ba0f-4784-8df8-e3205843f685
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

38636100 - Lasers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£735,198 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£735,198 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Mar 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Mar 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Mar 20232 years ago
Contract Period
19 Apr 2023 - 20 Nov 2026 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS2 9JT
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber

Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FRAUNHOFER RESERACH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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