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title: "Laser Cutters for Teaching Labs"
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# Laser Cutters for Teaching Labs

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bd4115d8-99b0-40b3-91b9-938b0b070f9d

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## Summary

The University of Bristol is conducting a public procurement process for "Laser Cutters for Teaching Labs," with an emphasis on acquiring 2-4 laser cutter machines designed for educational use in engineering disciplines. This tender falls under the goods category, specifically classified as 'Workshop equipment,' with a total budget of £60,000. The procurement method is an open procedure below threshold, and the tender period concluded on 7th June 2021, with the contract expected to commence by 23rd July 2021 and run until 31st July 2023. The delivery is to take place in the South West region of the United Kingdom, particularly addressing the postal code BS8 1TR.

This opportunity presents significant potential for business growth, particularly for companies involved in manufacturing or supplying educational equipment and technical tools. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in workshop equipment, specifically those with capabilities in laser cutting technology, would be well-positioned to engage in this tender. The specific timeline emphasises a need for prompt delivery, making this an ideal opportunity for suppliers who can efficiently meet such demands.

## Notice

Laser cutter machines designed for educational purposes, for Engineering teaching labs, to cut plywood, acrylic and MDF sheets.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d23360b4-3701-4079-88f8-ba84572664c1 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Jul 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Jun 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Jun 2021 |
| Contract period | 27 Jun 2021 - 30 Sep 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £25,634 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £61,955 |
| 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 BRISTOL |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS1 5DS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of |
| Local authority | Bristol, City of |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol Central |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CSI MANUFACTURING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment

### Codes

- 43800000 - Workshop equipment

## Release History

- 7 Jul 2021 at 13:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d23360b4-3701-4079-88f8-ba84572664c1
- 21 May 2021 at 14:34 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bfef44ce-26eb-40c7-93fe-1fc1606fc251

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d23360b4-3701-4079-88f8-ba84572664c1
  7th July 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bfef44ce-26eb-40c7-93fe-1fc1606fc251
  21st May 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://tenders.bris.ac.uk
  Link to eSourcing Portal

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