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Laser Tracker

UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD

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12 Mar 2025 at 14:52

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Sheffield has completed the award stage of a procurement process for a "Laser Tracker" with automation accessories, classified under industrial lasers (CPV code 38636110). This procurement, valued at £281,019, was conducted via a Single Source Authorisation method and is intended for the North West region of the United Kingdom. Significant dates include the tender end date on 27th February 2025 and the contract period from 13th March 2025 to 31st December 2025. The supplier awarded the contract is Hexagon Metrology Services Limited.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in industrial laser technologies and automation, particularly SMEs, as it aligns with the requirements set by the University of Sheffield. Companies with expertise in these areas can benefit from engaging with large academic institutions, fostering partnerships, and potentially accessing further contracts within the higher education sector. The awarded firm, Hexagon Metrology Services Limited, exemplifies the type of business well-suited to such contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Laser Tracker

Notice Description

Laser tracker with automation accessories

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-fd4abc1e-9325-499a-8ab1-c1a57c1a41a6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f06f1db0-992e-4327-a169-9c68d17fdb72
Current Stage
Award
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 - Single Source Authorisation
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

38636110 - Industrial lasers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£281,019 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£281,019 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
13 Mar 2025 - 31 Dec 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 SHEFFIELD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S10 2TN
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
Broomhill and Sharrow Vale
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HEXAGON METROLOGY SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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