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title: "LUV01348 The supply and installation of a laser welder system"
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# LUV01348 The supply and installation of a laser welder system

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF LEICESTER  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04e5b4

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## Summary

The University of Leicester's School of Physics, located in Leicester, is in the process of procuring a laser welder system. This tender, identified as LUV01348, falls under the "Welding equipment" category (CPV code 42662000) and has reached the award stage. The procurement follows an open procedure and is governed by the GPA. The initial tender was announced on 20 February 2025, with a submission deadline of 24 March 2025. The awarded contract, valued at GBP 318,218, was signed on 14 April 2025 with IPG Photonics (UK) Limited, a Coventry-based SME. The equipment will be delivered to and utilised at Leicestershire and Rutland, with the contract active as per the completion status.

This procurement opportunity offers considerable potential for SMEs specialising in precision welding equipment, specifically those capable of providing high-reliability welding for Aluminium and Platinum 20% Rhodium. The contract prioritises quality, with an 85% weightage on this criterion, and a minimal 15% on cost, indicating a focus on superior equipment standards. Businesses involved in manufacturing and technical equipment supply can leverage such contracts to expand their portfolio and establish a relationship with educational institutions, paving the way for future collaborations in high-value, specialised equipment provisions.

## 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.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Purchase of a brand-new laser welder system. Additional information: To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://universityofleicester.delta-esourcing.com/respond/5M3BXW3F97

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015574-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 13 Apr 2025 - 28 Nov 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £320,000 |
| Lots value | £320,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £318,218 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 | TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland |

## 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 13:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015574-2025
- 20 Feb 2025 at 19:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006470-2025

## Notice URLs

- https://le.ac.uk/
- https://universityofleicester.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=942059280
- https://universityofleicester.delta-esourcing.com/respond/5M3BXW3F97
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Leicester:-Welding-equipment./5M3BXW3F97

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