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title: "GB-Leicester: Measuring and control equipment."
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# GB-Leicester: Measuring and control equipment.

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF LEICESTER  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-95f562f7-8b34-49b7-b0c9-51c8e2762f55

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## Summary

The University of Leicester has completed an open tender process for the procurement of a Coordinate Measuring Machine to support the Space Technology Applications from Research (STAR) project. This procurement falls within the goods category, specifically under the classification of measuring and control equipment, and is based in Leicester, East Midlands, United Kingdom. The contract, valued at £90,786, was awarded on 4th March 2020, with the contract period commencing on the same day and extending until 31st July 2020. The tender process adhered to the Public Contract Regulations 2015 and was funded by a European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) grant.

This tender presents a unique opportunity for businesses, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialised in precision measurement and engineering solutions. Businesses equipped to provide high accuracy measurement technology for various metals and materials could find potential for growth by engaging in such tenders. As the contract stipulates the need for collaboration with research groups within the university, companies with expertise in advanced manufacturing and engineering research are particularly well-suited to compete.

## Notice

The Space Technology Applications from Research (STAR) project at the University of Leicester require 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/0c6197b2-7e12-4a64-857e-ebb5827c7b22 |
| 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 Mar 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Mar 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Mar 2020 |
| Contract period | 5 Mar 2020 - 31 Jul 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £90,786 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £90,786 |
| 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 | CARL ZEISS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38424000 - Measuring and control equipment

## Release History

- 11 Mar 2020 at 08:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0c6197b2-7e12-4a64-857e-ebb5827c7b22

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0c6197b2-7e12-4a64-857e-ebb5827c7b22
  11th March 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=480767915
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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