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LUV01348 The supply and installation of a laser welder system

UNIVERSITY OF LEICESTER

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16 Apr 2025 at 11:10

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Leicester has completed the procurement process for the supply and installation of a laser welder system for the School of Physics (Space Park Leicester). This procurement, classified under welding equipment (CPV 42662000), was conducted via an open procedure and is valued at £318,218. The procurement process reached the award stage on 14 April 2025, with the contract set to commence on 18 April 2025 and end on 28 November 2025. The location for the delivery is the East Midlands, United Kingdom.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in welding equipment, particularly those experienced in high-reliability welding solutions for materials such as Aluminium and Platinum 20% Rhodium. It is well-suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) capable of providing the required expertise and equipment. The awarded supplier, IPG Photonics (UK) Limited, is an example of an SME that can leverage this contract to further establish itself in the market and grow its business through successful delivery of this project.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

LUV01348 The supply and installation of a laser welder system

Notice Description

The School of Physics (Space Park Leicester) has funding to purchase a brand-new laser welder system that will be used for very high reliability welding of Aluminium and Platinum 20% Rhodium.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b21f1ac7-3490-481d-a63e-026011a045f9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1939f026-c845-4aa3-bf93-222ba51638fa
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery

CPV Codes

42662000 - Welding equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£318,218 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£318,218 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
17 Apr 2025 - 28 Nov 2025 6-12 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

IPG PHOTONICS (UK)LIMITED

Further Information

Notice Documents

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