--- title: "GB-Leicester: Measuring and control equipment." ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-36efb071-8b68-45a9-be68-dbea6ea8b6f1" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-36efb071-8b68-45a9-be68-dbea6ea8b6f1" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-36efb071-8b68-45a9-be68-dbea6ea8b6f1.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-36efb071-8b68-45a9-be68-dbea6ea8b6f1.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF LEICESTER" published: "2019-12-19" --- # GB-Leicester: Measuring and control equipment. Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF LEICESTER Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-36efb071-8b68-45a9-be68-dbea6ea8b6f1 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-36efb071-8b68-45a9-be68-dbea6ea8b6f1) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-36efb071-8b68-45a9-be68-dbea6ea8b6f1.json) ## Summary The University of Leicester is seeking to procure a Coordinate Measuring Machine as part of the Space Technology Applications from Research (STAR) project, with a focus on precise measurement of components made from various materials. This open tender is classified under the goods category, specifically measuring and control equipment, with a total contract value of £500,000 and a minimum value of £100,000. The tender process is currently active, with a submission deadline of 17th January 2020. The machine will support multiple research initiatives at the university and is located in the East Midlands region of the United Kingdom. The contract will commence on 17th February 2020 and conclude on 31st July 2020. This procurement offers significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in measuring and control equipment. Businesses well-suited for participation in this tender are those with experience in producing high-precision machinery or components, particularly for the engineering and aerospace sectors. By securing this contract, successful bidders can enhance their market presence in advanced manufacturing, benefiting not only from the financial aspect but also from the potential collaboration with a leading academic institution in cutting-edge research applications. ## Notice The Space Technology Applications from Research (STAR) project at the University of Leicester requires a Coordinate Measuring Machine, suitable for the accurate measurement of precision components, made from various grades of Stainless Steels/Steels, Aluminium Alloys, Brass, Copper Molybdenum and other materials. The Machine is needed to support a wide range of research groups and projects within the STAR project to measure/check components to a level of high accuracy for space flight and other areas of Engineering based research. The University proposes awarding a contract for a suitable machine by carrying out an open tender exercise. This procurement process is advertised on the University's electronic tendering portal (Delta E-Sourcing) and Contracts Finder as required within the Public Contract Regulations 2015. The contract is funded by a European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) grant award. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/64f5412a-5c4c-498c-90f8-9de078247e54 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 19 Dec 2019 | | Submission deadline | 17 Jan 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 17 Feb 2020 - 31 Jul 2020 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £500,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF LEICESTER | | Locality | LEICESTER | | Post town | Leicester | | Postcode | LE1 7RH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | | ITL 3 | TLF21 Leicester | | Local authority | Leicester | | Electoral ward | Castle | | Westminster constituency | Leicester South | | Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ### Codes - 38424000 - Measuring and control equipment ## Release History - 19 Dec 2019 at 12:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/64f5412a-5c4c-498c-90f8-9de078247e54 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/64f5412a-5c4c-498c-90f8-9de078247e54 19th December 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Leicester:-Measuring-and-control-equipment./3G2B8F25RG Please follow this link to view the notice. ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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