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title: "GB-Bradford: 0830 Optical Surface Profiler"
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# GB-Bradford: 0830 Optical Surface Profiler

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF BRADFORD  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3cf75138-2595-4719-88df-c162cc50f28c

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## Summary

The University of Bradford is initiating a public procurement process titled "GB-Bradford: 0830 Optical Surface Profiler," aimed at acquiring a 3D surface scanning microscope. This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically within the microscopes industry, and is taking place in Bradford, located in the Yorkshire and the Humber region of the United Kingdom. The tender is currently at the active stage and follows an open procurement method. Key dates include the tender period ending on 21st January 2022 and a contract duration from 1st April 2022 to 31st March 2025, with a total value ranging from £100,000 to £500,000.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in scientific equipment and related technologies. Companies with expertise in the supply and service of advanced microscopy tools are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. The University is explicitly inviting bids from economic operators, highlighting a preference for SMEs, which encourages wider participation and fosters business development in the sector.

## Notice

Quotations are invited for the provision of a 3D surface scanning microscope to the University of Bradford as part of the ERDF funded "Chemistry Assets for Manufacturing - Project CAYMAN" 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/ad53428a-6dd1-40a2-8cc2-152265fb1022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Dec 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Jan 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| 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 BRADFORD |
| Locality | BRADFORD |
| Post town | Bradford |
| Postcode | BD7 1DP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE41 Bradford |
| Local authority | Bradford |
| Electoral ward | City |
| Westminster constituency | Bradford West |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 38510000 - Microscopes

## Release History

- 21 Dec 2021 at 15:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ad53428a-6dd1-40a2-8cc2-152265fb1022

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ad53428a-6dd1-40a2-8cc2-152265fb1022
  21st December 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Bradford:-0830-Optical-Surface-Profiler/PC6ZAFZJ64
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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