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title: "GB-Leicester: Soldering system"
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# GB-Leicester: Soldering system

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF LEICESTER  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-599e4467-451b-450b-a6cc-c147232b8b16

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## Summary

The University of Leicester recently completed a procurement contract for a Soldering System, particularly a Vapour Phase Reflow Oven, valued at £146,107. The tender, classified under the goods category for soldering equipment, was part of an open procedure allowing widespread participation. The contract began on August 12, 2019, and is scheduled to conclude on December 31, 2019. It was initiated with an end date for submission set for August 9, 2019, and the machinery will be used within Leicester, located in the East Midlands region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for manufacturers and suppliers specialising in soldering and related technologies, particularly those that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). Suppliers capable of delivering high-quality soldering solutions with small footprint designs will be well-placed to compete. The successful contractor for this award, Blundell Production Equipment Ltd, highlights the potential for collaboration and supply chain partnerships in the growing sector of advanced manufacturing.

## Notice

The Space Research Centre at Leicester University is seeking to procure one small footprint Vapour Phase Reflow Oven machine to reflow a variety of solder pastes to small/medium sized bare boards on both sides with close temperature control, good repeatability, and easy fluid exchange. The contract is partly 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/2e601c3e-1b9f-42bf-94be-fa210dd265fe |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Sep 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Aug 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Aug 2019 |
| Contract period | 11 Aug 2019 - 31 Dec 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £146,107 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £146,107 |
| 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 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BLUNDELL PRODUCTION EQUIPMENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 42661100 - Soldering equipment

## Release History

- 11 Sep 2019 at 16:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2e601c3e-1b9f-42bf-94be-fa210dd265fe

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2e601c3e-1b9f-42bf-94be-fa210dd265fe
  11th September 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=429660893
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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