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GB-Leicester: Measuring and control equipment.

UNIVERSITY OF LEICESTER

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11 Mar 2020 at 08:50

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Leicester has completed an open tender process for the procurement of a Coordinate Measuring Machine to support the Space Technology Applications from Research (STAR) project. This procurement falls within the goods category, specifically under the classification of measuring and control equipment, and is based in Leicester, East Midlands, United Kingdom. The contract, valued at £90,786, was awarded on 4th March 2020, with the contract period commencing on the same day and extending until 31st July 2020. The tender process adhered to the Public Contract Regulations 2015 and was funded by a European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) grant.

This tender presents a unique opportunity for businesses, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialised in precision measurement and engineering solutions. Businesses equipped to provide high accuracy measurement technology for various metals and materials could find potential for growth by engaging in such tenders. As the contract stipulates the need for collaboration with research groups within the university, companies with expertise in advanced manufacturing and engineering research are particularly well-suited to compete.

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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 require 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
ocds-b5fd17-95f562f7-8b34-49b7-b0c9-51c8e2762f55
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0c6197b2-7e12-4a64-857e-ebb5827c7b22
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

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

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
£90,786 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£90,786 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Mar 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Mar 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Mar 20205 years ago
Contract Period
5 Mar 2020 - 31 Jul 2020 1-6 months
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 LEICESTER
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CARL ZEISS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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