Tender

Provision of a High-Precision Laser Micromachining Platform

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH WALES

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Tender

05 Feb 2026 at 16:43

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of South Wales is seeking to procure a high-precision laser micromachining platform to advance its research in multiple fields, including engineering, photonics, and sustainable manufacturing. This procurement, categorised under laboratory, optical, and precision equipment, is being conducted through an open competition. Located in Pontypridd, Wales, the procurement is at the 'Tender' stage with key deadlines including the enquiry period ending on 12 February 2026 and submission deadline on 19 February 2026. The contract period is set to commence on 31 March 2026. The procurement's total gross value is £124,500, with a net value of £103,750.

This tender presents excellent opportunities for businesses specializing in precision equipment manufacturing, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), given their confirmed suitability. The open competition format allows a wide range of contenders to participate, whether they offer laser micromachining systems, optics, or relevant integrated safety and training solutions. Companies excelling in delivering high-quality, cost-effective solutions will find this opportunity particularly fitting due to the weighted evaluation criteria, with 75% of the score attributed to quality and 25% to price. This project can significantly enhance the market presence and portfolio of companies dedicated to innovative engineering and manufacturing technologies.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of a High-Precision Laser Micromachining Platform

Notice Description

The University of South Wales (USW) seeks to procure a high-precision laser micromachining platform to enhance its research capabilities in engineering, photonics, optoelectronics, advanced materials, sustainable manufacturing, and environmental sensing. The solution must include the full micromachining system - laser source, beam delivery and control optics, software, integrated safety systems, installation, commissioning, and comprehensive user training. It must be suitable for use in a shared academic research environment.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064979
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010696-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£103,750 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£103,750 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Feb 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
19 Feb 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 24 hours
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH WALES
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
gemma.selway1@southwales.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
PONTYPRIDD
Postcode
CF37 1DL
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend
Delivery Location
TLL15 Central Valleys
Local Authority
Rhondda Cynon Taf
Electoral Ward
Treforest
Westminster Constituency
Pontypridd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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