--- title: "Supply & Delivery of Laser Engraving/Marking System & Related Accessories (I2C) European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) Ref: 03R16P00976" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-1d3ce1a2-b895-42de-b302-289efea60061" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-1d3ce1a2-b895-42de-b302-289efea60061" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1d3ce1a2-b895-42de-b302-289efea60061.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1d3ce1a2-b895-42de-b302-289efea60061.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF CHESTER" published: "2018-08-24" --- # Supply & Delivery of Laser Engraving/Marking System & Related Accessories (I2C) European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) Ref: 03R16P00976 Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF CHESTER Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1d3ce1a2-b895-42de-b302-289efea60061 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-1d3ce1a2-b895-42de-b302-289efea60061) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1d3ce1a2-b895-42de-b302-289efea60061.json) ## Summary The University of Chester is conducting a procurement process for the supply and delivery of a Laser Engraving/Marking System and related accessories, funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF). This tender aims to secure a full, flexible system with a minimum of two years of support and maintenance. The procurement is currently in the Award stage, with the contract set to commence on 22nd August 2018, running until 31st October 2019. The tender period concluded on 30th July 2018 and involves a total contract value of £40,000, situated in the North West region of England within the goods industry category, specifically relating to laser technology. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in laser technology and manufacturing equipment. Companies that design or supply laser engraving systems, accessories, or related software solutions would be well-positioned to compete. Furthermore, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, given the procurement method of an open procedure, which aims to ensure a competitive bidding process and inclusivity for potential suppliers. Interested suppliers should ensure they register on the University’s e-tendering portal, In-Tend, to access future opportunities. ## Notice This is a confirmation of award following the below tender: This tender was to procure a full, flexible laser engraving and marking system to include additional optics and accessories, associated computing and software requirements. In addition, this tender must have included a minimum of 2 years full support and maintenance for the system. The system is to be used by a range of staff, both internal and external to the University and as such, must be integrated, robust and easy to operate (both in operation and software). Furthermore, the system must also be flexible to afford use with a variety of component sizes in a wide range of materials including polymers, hard metals and ceramics. Ideally, the system will also be able to cut polymer materials. The system must be accurate and repeatable to 200mm. All options, including parts, must be fit for purpose, fully supported, with a full guarantee (minimum of two years) and can be fully maintained. The specification was detailed within the document entitled "Document 2 - Specification & Pricing Schedule". Actual options such as accessories and lenses may vary over the period of the contract term as are subject to requirements. Tenderers are advised that no guarantee can therefore be given regarding the volume of business placed with any appointed individual tenderer. This contract will also extend to cover any additional accessories associated with this equipment for the life of the tender. This project is part funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) Ref: 03R16P00976 Additional information: The tender was run via the University's e-tendering portal, "In-Tend". Please note that where you may have previously registered with In-Tend, it will be necessary for you to ensure that your registration does include being registered to see opportunities for University of Chester. Registration to this site is free for suppliers. There is also Help/Guidance on how to use the supplier site on the 'Help' section of the site: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofchester/aspx/Help Tender documents must have been completed and returned via In-Tend by 10:00am Monday 30th July 2018. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ae8747cf-2a7e-4eb3-9da9-62f025f3c0d6 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 24 Aug 2018 | | Submission deadline | 30 Jul 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 20 Aug 2018 | | Contract period | 21 Aug 2018 - 31 Oct 2019 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £40,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £40,000 | | 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 | UNIVERSITY OF CHESTER | | Locality | CHESTER | | Post town | Chester | | Postcode | CH1 4BJ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire | | ITL 3 | TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester | | Local authority | Cheshire West and Chester | | Electoral ward | Chester City & the Garden Quarter | | Westminster constituency | Chester North and Neston | | Delivery location | TLD North West (England) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | THINKLASER | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) - 42 - Industrial machinery ### Codes - 38636100 - Lasers - 42962500 - Engraving machines ## Release History - 24 Aug 2018 at 14:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ae8747cf-2a7e-4eb3-9da9-62f025f3c0d6 - 16 Jul 2018 at 14:55 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e4c6d673-2a62-4dce-8905-0d2245fca1ba - 16 Jul 2018 at 14:09 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e4c6d673-2a62-4dce-8905-0d2245fca1ba ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ae8747cf-2a7e-4eb3-9da9-62f025f3c0d6 24th August 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e4c6d673-2a62-4dce-8905-0d2245fca1ba 16th July 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofchester In-Tend Link ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofchester/aspx/Help ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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