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Core components of surface profilometer

CARDIFF UNIVERSITY

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04 Jun 2025 at 13:40

Summary of the contracting process

Cardiff University, a sub-central government public authority in the United Kingdom, has awarded a contract for the replacement of core components of a surface profilometer to TAYLOR HOBSON LIMITED. The procurement, titled "Core components of surface profilometer", falls under the category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. It was conducted as a direct procurement, below the threshold and without competition. The contract was signed on 4th April 2025 and is active, with the performance period running from 4th April to 16th June 2025. The legal basis for this procurement is UK legislation 2023/54.

This procurement opportunity presents growth potential for businesses specialising in precision equipment manufacturing and supply, particularly those capable of providing compatible components for existing systems. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can demonstrate expertise in the precision equipment industry are well-suited to compete in similar contracts. Cardiff University's focus on maintaining compatibility with existing systems highlights an opportunity for businesses with specialised knowledge and capability in bespoke or tailored solution offerings. Understanding regional procurement regulations, like the Welsh devolved regulations in this case, can also provide a competitive edge.

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Notice Title

Core components of surface profilometer

Notice Description

The requirement is for replacement of core components of an existing Taylor Hobson Taylsurf surface profilometer, to replace obsolete equipment whilst maintaining compatibility with retained parts of the existing system.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-052c80
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029920-2025
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

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£73,676 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
3 Apr 2025 - 16 Jun 2025 1-6 months
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
Jamie Jones
Contact Email
jonesj156@cardiff.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF10 3AT
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

TAYLOR HOBSON

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