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title: "Translation Stage Tender"
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# Translation Stage Tender

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EXETER  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b5cb4c25-3ada-4272-ac9c-004d9637d967

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## Summary

The University of Exeter is inviting tenders for a high-precision three-axis translation system, specifically tailored for direct laser writing operations. This procurement falls under the category of machine tools operated by laser and machining centres. The procurement is currently at the award stage, with the contract period scheduled to commence on 24th July 2021 and conclude on 31st March 2024. The successful bid was awarded to Aerotech on 30th September 2021, with a total contract value of £65,000. The delivery location for this system is in the South West of England, United Kingdom.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses that specialise in advanced machinery and precision engineering, particularly those focused on manufacturing and supplying laser and machining tools. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) along with voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be well-suited to compete, especially those with expertise in developing and installing complex mechanical systems. Engaging in such tenders can enhance visibility and foster growth in the competitive public procurement 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/42a4c0cc-9fbd-42ec-8478-7274f66a3411 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Mar 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Jul 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Sep 2021 |
| Contract period | 13 Dec 2021 - 31 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £65,000 |
| 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 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) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 42610000 - Machine tools operated by laser and machining centres

## Release History

- 25 Mar 2022 at 15:22 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/42a4c0cc-9fbd-42ec-8478-7274f66a3411

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/42a4c0cc-9fbd-42ec-8478-7274f66a3411
  25th March 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=38708&B=EXETER
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- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/53042
  User / Company

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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