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# LUV01348 The supply and installation of a laser welder system

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF LEICESTER  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b21f1ac7-3490-481d-a63e-026011a045f9

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## Summary

The University of Leicester has completed the procurement process for the supply and installation of a laser welder system for the School of Physics (Space Park Leicester). This procurement, classified under welding equipment (CPV 42662000), was conducted via an open procedure and is valued at £318,218. The procurement process reached the award stage on 14 April 2025, with the contract set to commence on 18 April 2025 and end on 28 November 2025. The location for the delivery is the East Midlands, United Kingdom.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in welding equipment, particularly those experienced in high-reliability welding solutions for materials such as Aluminium and Platinum 20% Rhodium. It is well-suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) capable of providing the required expertise and equipment. The awarded supplier, IPG Photonics (UK) Limited, is an example of an SME that can leverage this contract to further establish itself in the market and grow its business through successful delivery of this project.

## Notice

The School of Physics (Space Park Leicester) has funding to purchase a brand-new laser welder system that will be used for very high reliability welding of Aluminium and Platinum 20% Rhodium.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1939f026-c845-4aa3-bf93-222ba51638fa |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Apr 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 17 Apr 2025 - 28 Nov 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £318,218 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £318,218 |
| 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 | IPG PHOTONICS (UK)LIMITED |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 42662000 - Welding equipment

## Release History

- 16 Apr 2025 at 11:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1939f026-c845-4aa3-bf93-222ba51638fa

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1939f026-c845-4aa3-bf93-222ba51638fa
  16th April 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=942059280
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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