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title: "508 - Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) Arms"
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# 508 - Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) Arms

Buyer: ASTON UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9bac42f4-49b4-498e-bec8-0112b38069b9

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## Summary

Aston University is seeking tenders for the procurement of a Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) arm, intended for the precise scanning of structures and artefacts within a 1.5-metre envelope to sub-millimetre accuracy. This opportunity, categorised under industrial machinery (CPV code 42000000), has a total value of £80,000 and is positioned within the goods procurement category. The tender is currently at the active stage, with submissions due by 29th May 2020. The contract period is expected to commence on 6th July 2020 and run until 5th July 2021. The delivery location for this contract is in the West Midlands, UK, specifically Birmingham.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses focused on precision engineering and industrial machinery supply. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, particularly those that specialise in precision measurement technologies or related services. By engaging in this procurement process, suitable businesses can expand their client base with a respected institution like Aston University and leverage their capabilities in high-accuracy measurement solutions.

## Notice

Aston wish to procure a CMM hand operated inspection arms capable of scanning structures and artefacts within a 1.5 m envelope to sub-mm accuracy for the evaluation of manufactured component.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6a8c4efe-7652-4166-b77b-fba120c84ad0 |
| 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 | 6 May 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 29 May 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 5 Jul 2020 - 5 Jul 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £80,000 |
| 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 | ASTON UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B4 7ET |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Nechells |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 42000000 - Industrial machinery

## Release History

- 6 May 2020 at 14:25 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6a8c4efe-7652-4166-b77b-fba120c84ad0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6a8c4efe-7652-4166-b77b-fba120c84ad0
  6th May 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=582f3d90-a38f-ea11-80ff-005056b64545&fromProjectDashboard=True
  Advert

## Notice URLs

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

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