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title: "508 - Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) Arms"
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# 508 - Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) Arms

Buyer: ASTON UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1a844990-27f1-4676-a8dd-8beb67ddf9c9

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## Summary

Aston University recently completed a procurement process for a Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) capable of sub-mm accuracy to inspect manufactured components. The procurement falls within the industrial machinery category, with a total value of £80,000. The tender was conducted under an open procedure and reached its conclusion with the award of the contract on 3rd August 2020. The contract period spans from 9th September 2020 to 8th September 2021, and the delivery is expected in the West Midlands, United Kingdom. Key contact for further details is Sajid Ahmed who can be reached at s.ahmed102@aston.ac.uk.

This procurement opportunity presents significant potential for growth, particularly for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in precision engineering and industrial machinery. Businesses with capabilities in advanced manufacturing technologies or those offering similar measurement equipment should consider competing for such tenders to enhance their market presence and contribute to innovation in production processes. This contract presents a clear avenue for suppliers to showcase their products and expertise while collaborating with a reputable educational institution.

## Notice

Aston wish to procure a CMM hand operated inspection arms capable of scanning structures and artefacts within a 1.5 m envelope to sub-mm accuracy for the evaluation of manufactured component.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dd1589fb-6056-4bdc-a0ce-de48d33a1684 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Oct 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 29 May 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Aug 2020 |
| Contract period | 8 Sep 2020 - 8 Sep 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £80,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £66,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ASTON UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B4 7ET |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Nechells |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FARO TECHNOLOGIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 42000000 - Industrial machinery

## Release History

- 23 Oct 2020 at 12:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dd1589fb-6056-4bdc-a0ce-de48d33a1684

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dd1589fb-6056-4bdc-a0ce-de48d33a1684
  23rd October 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.aston.ac.uk

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