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title: "3D Stylus Profiler"
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# 3D Stylus Profiler

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b103338b-befc-4bf7-8e8d-fb80e80a8869

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## Summary

The University of Southampton, located in England, recently completed a procurement process for a 3D Stylus Profiler, a device crucial for surface roughness and form metrology in optical surfaces, as part of their research into ultraprecision machining techniques. The procurement, valued at £80,000, falls under the "Checking and testing apparatus" category and was conducted using a selective procurement method, specifically through a direct award call-off from a framework agreement. The awarded contract, active as of 16th June 2025, will see the profiler delivered to the South East region of the United Kingdom, with the contract period running from 20th June 2025 to 9th September 2026.

This tender presents various growth opportunities for suppliers in the advanced measurement and testing industry, particularly those specialising in the provision of machinery and apparatus for precise engineering applications. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are indicated as suitable for such opportunities, allowing them to leverage their expertise in customised solutions for academic research facilities. Companies like Bruker UK Ltd, a large supplier that secured the contract, illustrate the potential for businesses of various sizes to engage in and benefit from these government contracts, enhancing their market presence within the UK public procurement landscape.

## Notice

The new tool will allow us to perform surface roughness and form metrology of the optical surfaces we create during our research into ultraprecision machining techniques. This tool will fill a gap in our metrology suite, which currently consists primarily of non-contact measurement devices. Framework LAB3162 NW , Lot 4 was used via a Direct Award Call-off method.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/afad5ada-0c8b-4ed8-b9f3-f2d3416d39c3 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Jun 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 19 Jun 2025 - 9 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £80,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £80,000 |
| 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 SOUTHAMPTON |
| Locality | SOUTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO17 1BJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ32 Southampton |
| Local authority | Southampton |
| Electoral ward | Portswood |
| Westminster constituency | Southampton Test |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BRUKER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38500000 - Checking and testing apparatus

## Release History

- 20 Jun 2025 at 08:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/afad5ada-0c8b-4ed8-b9f3-f2d3416d39c3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/afad5ada-0c8b-4ed8-b9f3-f2d3416d39c3
  20th June 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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