Award

Award of ITT/24/27 - Print Studio Cutting Machine

CARDIFF METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

10 Jun 2025 at 10:15

Tender

17 Mar 2025 at 14:36

Summary of the contracting process

Cardiff Metropolitan University has completed an open tender process titled ITT/24/27 for the supply and installation of a Print Studio Cutting Machine, including associated software. The project falls under the "goods" category, specifically office and computing equipment, and was guided by Welsh devolved regulations. With the procurement stage reaching the award phase, the successful supplier, Papergraphics Limited, is contracted from the 23rd of May 2025 until the 21st of May 2026. Located at the University’s Llandaff campus in Cardiff, this initiative showcases a public authority’s commitment to enhancing its facilities via robust procurement methods.

Such procurement processes present notable opportunities for businesses specialising in the manufacture or supply of office and computing equipment, particularly those that can offer innovative and high-quality machinery. Cardiff Metropolitan University's decision to employ an open competition allows small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and larger corporations alike to participate, potentially fostering business growth through high-value contracts like this. The criteria emphasising cost and quality make it a fitting contest for firms proficient in providing competitive pricing and superior technical solutions.

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Notice Title

Award of ITT/24/27 - Print Studio Cutting Machine

Notice Description

Supply and installation of a cutting machine and associated software to the Cardiff Metropolitan University Print Studio.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04edeb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031194-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages


CPV Codes

30000000 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£55,646 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
22 May 2025 - 21 May 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CARDIFF METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Alex Ley
Contact Email
tenders@cardiffmet.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF5 2YB
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
TLL22 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan

Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Llandaff
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

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