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LUV01348 The supply and installation of a laser welder system

University of Leicester

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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16 Apr 2025 at 14:05

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Tender

20 Feb 2025 at 19:05

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Leicester's School of Physics, located in Leicester, is in the process of procuring a laser welder system. This tender, identified as LUV01348, falls under the "Welding equipment" category (CPV code 42662000) and has reached the award stage. The procurement follows an open procedure and is governed by the GPA. The initial tender was announced on 20 February 2025, with a submission deadline of 24 March 2025. The awarded contract, valued at GBP 318,218, was signed on 14 April 2025 with IPG Photonics (UK) Limited, a Coventry-based SME. The equipment will be delivered to and utilised at Leicestershire and Rutland, with the contract active as per the completion status.

This procurement opportunity offers considerable potential for SMEs specialising in precision welding equipment, specifically those capable of providing high-reliability welding for Aluminium and Platinum 20% Rhodium. The contract prioritises quality, with an 85% weightage on this criterion, and a minimal 15% on cost, indicating a focus on superior equipment standards. Businesses involved in manufacturing and technical equipment supply can leverage such contracts to expand their portfolio and establish a relationship with educational institutions, paving the way for future collaborations in high-value, specialised equipment provisions.

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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.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Purchase of a brand-new laser welder system. Additional information: To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://universityofleicester.delta-esourcing.com/respond/5M3BXW3F97

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e5b4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015574-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery

CPV Codes

42662000 - Welding equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£320,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£320,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£318,218 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Apr 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Apr 20251 years ago
Contract Period
14 Apr 2025 - 28 Nov 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

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
Postcode Area
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
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Local Authority
Leicester
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Leicester South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IPG Photonics (UK)Limited

Further Information

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