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Epilog Edge 36 laser cutter

UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD

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17 Jun 2025 at 09:24

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Salford has completed a procurement process for the acquisition of an Epilog Edge 36 laser cutter, including a compatible extraction unit. The procurement, under the main industry category of "goods," was undertaken through a direct method, classified as "below threshold - without competition." This concluding stage has been documented as the award stage, with the process completion marked on 16th June 2025. The contract will commence on 18th June 2025 and is scheduled to conclude on 30th September 2025. Situated in Salford, UK, the procurement falls within the sub-central government classification and involves delivery within the UKD3 region. The total contract value is £32,991 GBP.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in precision machine tools, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) capable of providing advanced laser machining equipment. CSI Manufacturing Ltd, an SME based in Dublin, Ireland, has successfully secured the contract. The competitive advantage in such procurement scenarios lies for businesses that can offer high-quality specialised equipment that meets specific technical requirements without necessitating an extensive tender competition when the contract value is below certain thresholds. This creates an advantageous environment for suppliers who can efficiently meet institutional needs, thus fostering business growth in niche markets.

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Notice Title

Epilog Edge 36 laser cutter

Notice Description

We would like to purchase the Epilog Edge 36 laser cutter and a compatible extraction unit

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-054df7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032828-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award 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

42 - Industrial machinery


CPV Codes

42610000 - Machine tools operated by laser and machining centres

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£32,991 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
17 Jun 2025 - 30 Sep 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement-finance@salford.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SALFORD
Postcode
M5 4WT
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Salford
Electoral Ward
Ordsall
Westminster Constituency
Salford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CSI MANUFACTURING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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