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title: "Translation Stage Tender"
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# Translation Stage Tender

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EXETER  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7855d497-e83b-4797-929e-8cc4d6737352

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## Summary

The University of Exeter is currently seeking bids for the "Translation Stage Tender," which involves the procurement of a high precision three-axis translation system for direct laser writing. This opportunity falls under the machine tools category, specifically related to goods classified under CPV code 42610000. The tender is in the active planning stage and must be submitted by 23rd July 2021. Delivery is required to the South West region of the United Kingdom, and the successful contract period will commence on 24th July 2021, concluding on 25th July 2021. The procurement process follows an open procedure, allowing all interested suppliers to participate.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the machinery and precision engineering sectors, particularly those specialising in systems involving laser technology and calibration mechanisms. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to apply, as their capabilities align well with the tender requirements. Companies offering integrated solutions for translation systems, especially those with unique features such as air-bearing stages, stand to benefit from this contract, thereby facilitating business growth within this niche market.

## Notice

We are looking to procure a high precision three-axis translation system for direct laser writing. We are interested in systems in which integrated low profile x-y stages are mounted on a granite platform, and the z stage is mounted on a granite bridge. All proposed solutions should be for a completely assembled, calibrated, and tested system consisting of the stages, granite base and bridge, controllers, amplifiers, all necessary cables, all necessary software packages, 12-month warranty, delivery, and installation. We would like information on two different options: one in which the xy translation stage system is air-bearing and the z-stage is not, and one where all three stages are NOT air-bearing.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/194f4a3e-6710-422e-a817-d06907c980ec |
| 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 | 8 Jul 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Jul 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 23 Jul 2021 - 25 Jul 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 EXETER |
| Locality | EXETER |
| Post town | Exeter |
| Postcode | EX4 4QH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC |
| Local authority | Exeter |
| Electoral ward | Duryard and St James |
| Westminster constituency | Exeter |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 42610000 - Machine tools operated by laser and machining centres

## Release History

- 8 Jul 2021 at 16:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/194f4a3e-6710-422e-a817-d06907c980ec

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/194f4a3e-6710-422e-a817-d06907c980ec
  8th July 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=38708&B=EXETER
  Please follow the link to view this opportunity
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/53042
  User / Company

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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