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title: "GB-Leicester: LUV00886 - Automatic Pick and Place Machine for assembly of electronic components to bare printed circuit boards"
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# GB-Leicester: LUV00886 - Automatic Pick and Place Machine for assembly of electronic components to bare printed circuit boards

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF LEICESTER  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f2aa3e54-cb56-43f7-9259-92efb804a3b5

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## Summary

The University of Leicester has completed the procurement process for an Automatic Pick and Place Machine, specifically designed for the assembly of electronic components to bare printed circuit boards. This contract, valued at £96,000, is classified under industrial process control equipment and is intended for delivery in the East Midlands region of the UK. The procurement method followed was an open procedure, with the tender period concluding on 6th May 2020 and the contract period set to commence on 1st June 2020, lasting until 31st December 2020. This procurement was partly funded by a European Regional Development Fund grant.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in industrial equipment, particularly those experienced in high-component type mixes for small-volume production. Businesses capable of providing innovative solutions for electronic assembly processes would be well-suited to engage with this contract. Additionally, suppliers with expertise in engineering and manufacturing technologies may find potential for collaboration with the University of Leicester, enhancing their market presence and fostering growth in this sector.

## Notice

The Space Research Centre at Leicester University is seeking to procure one small footprint pick and place machine aimed at small-volume, high component type mix for prototype and small volume production of in-house assemble printed circuit boards. This procurement process is an openly advertised procedure, which is advertised on the University's electronic tendering portal (Delta E-Sourcing) and Contracts Finder as required within the Public Contract Regulations 2015. The contract is partly funded by a European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) grant award / ESIF (European Structural Investment Funds) and ERDF (European Regional Development Fund). Project code allocated by MHCLG: 21R16P0676 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. The contract is partly funded by a European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) grant award / ESIF (European Structural Investment Funds) and ERDF (European Regional Development Fund). Project code allocated by MHCLG: 21R16P0676

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/769d2f9d-1dbc-4b39-bd79-eadbed74d4fa |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 May 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 6 May 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 May 2020 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2020 - 31 Dec 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £96,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £96,000 |
| 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 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 | BLUNDELL PRODUCTION EQUIPMENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38810000 - Industrial process control equipment

## Release History

- 7 May 2020 at 14:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/769d2f9d-1dbc-4b39-bd79-eadbed74d4fa

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/769d2f9d-1dbc-4b39-bd79-eadbed74d4fa
  7th May 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=492545609
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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