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title: "GB-Bradford: 0830 Optical Surface Profiler"
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# GB-Bradford: 0830 Optical Surface Profiler

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF BRADFORD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bc4d4240-54a7-4a94-9cb1-555f1f42ff89

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the University of Bradford seeking quotations for a 3D surface scanning microscope as part of the ERDF funded project, "Chemistry Assets for Manufacturing - Project CAYMAN". The contract, valued at £150,000, falls under the goods category, specifically microscopes. This tender was awarded on 23 February 2022, with the contract period running from 1 April 2022 until 31 March 2025. The procurement method utilised is an open procedure, and the delivery location for this project is in Yorkshire and the Humber, United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) keen to enter the field of scientific equipment supply. Businesses specialising in manufacturing or supplying advanced technological equipment, especially in microscopy, would be well-positioned to compete. The procurement process is designed to consider the suitability of smaller economic operators, enabling them to engage actively in providing innovative solutions for higher education institutions.

## Notice

Quotations are invited for the provision of a 3D surface scanning microscope to the University of Bradford as part of the ERDF funded "Chemistry Assets for Manufacturing - Project CAYMAN" 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/78002cca-7c39-49ac-98cf-a3c1ad085af1 |
| 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 | 26 May 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Feb 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Feb 2022 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £150,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £150,000 |
| 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 BRADFORD |
| Locality | BRADFORD |
| Post town | Bradford |
| Postcode | BD7 1DP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE41 Bradford |
| Local authority | Bradford |
| Electoral ward | City |
| Westminster constituency | Bradford West |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE SEMPRE GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38510000 - Microscopes

## Release History

- 26 May 2022 at 14:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/78002cca-7c39-49ac-98cf-a3c1ad085af1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/78002cca-7c39-49ac-98cf-a3c1ad085af1
  26th May 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=693645790
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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