Award

Terrestrial :Laser Scanning Equipment

CARDIFF UNIVERSITY

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Award

16 May 2025 at 15:10

Summary of the contracting process

Cardiff University has completed the procurement process for terrestrial laser scanning equipment, aimed at enhancing their mobile mapping capabilities for buildings. This contract falls under the goods category and follows a direct procurement method below the threshold without competition. The contract was awarded to Riegl, a SME located in York, at a gross amount of GBP 141,599.99. Key dates include the signing and commencement of the contract on 7th May 2025, with a document release date on 16th May 2025. The procurement adhered to the Welsh devolved regulations and focused on acquiring both high-end and affordable handheld scanning solutions.

This procurement offers business growth opportunities in the technological equipment and research sectors, particularly for suppliers of advanced laser scanning and mapping solutions. Companies specialising in the production and supply of geospatial and evaluation instruments will find similar tenders appealing. The involvement of a public undertaking and engagement under Welsh devolved regulations showcase desiderata for businesses familiar with or looking to expand within the UK academic and research institutional markets. With the award given to a small and medium enterprise, akin-sized enterprises could see a valuable precedent in securing future awards in this domain.

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Notice Title

Terrestrial :Laser Scanning Equipment

Notice Description

In order to provide a comprehensive mobile mapping solution for buildings, addition to this high end terrestrial laser scanner, we will also seek to purchase a handheld SLAM solution which is a deliberately different and much cheaper piece of equipment

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05163c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022364-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

38900000 - Miscellaneous evaluation or testing instruments

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£117,999 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
6 May 2025 - 7 May 2025 24 hours
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CARDIFF UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Anthony Hale
Contact Email
halea3@cardiff.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+442920879388

Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF24 4HQ
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Cathays
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff South and Penarth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RIEGL

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