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Purchase of Mask Aligner

CARDIFF UNIVERSITY

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04 Aug 2025 at 08:23

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the purchase of a Mask Aligner has been completed by Cardiff University, a public authority operating under Welsh devolved regulations. This process falls under the industry category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. Located in Cardiff, United Kingdom, the contract was inaugurated on 3rd June 2025 and is set to conclude on 24th September 2025, with SPS Europe B.V. awarded the contract. The procurement method used was direct, below the threshold, without competition, indicating a straightforward award process under the legal basis of UKPGA 2023/54.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses involved in the manufacturing and supplying of precision laboratory equipment. Companies looking to expand their business presence or establish themselves in the UK market would find such procurements beneficial. The procurement process indicates a preference for direct awards below competitive thresholds, providing an opening for businesses capable of offering bespoke and high-quality equipment without undergoing exhaustive competitive bidding processes. Large businesses like SPS Europe B.V. that specialise in these categories are well-suited to engage in similar tenders, offering quality supplies directly to esteemed institutions like Cardiff University.

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Notice Title

Purchase of Mask Aligner

Notice Description

School of Physics is looking into awarding contract for Purchase of Mask Aligner

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-056bf1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045484-2025
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
Large

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
£79,386 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
3 Jun 2025 - 24 Sep 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
Not specified
Contact Email
rogalaa@cardiff.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

SPS EUROPE

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