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title: "Terrestrial :Laser Scanning Equipment"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05163c"
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# Terrestrial :Laser Scanning Equipment

Buyer: CARDIFF UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05163c

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## Summary

Cardiff University has completed the procurement process for terrestrial laser scanning equipment, aimed at enhancing their mobile mapping capabilities for buildings. This contract falls under the goods category and follows a direct procurement method below the threshold without competition. The contract was awarded to Riegl, a SME located in York, at a gross amount of GBP 141,599.99. Key dates include the signing and commencement of the contract on 7th May 2025, with a document release date on 16th May 2025. The procurement adhered to the Welsh devolved regulations and focused on acquiring both high-end and affordable handheld scanning solutions.

This procurement offers business growth opportunities in the technological equipment and research sectors, particularly for suppliers of advanced laser scanning and mapping solutions. Companies specialising in the production and supply of geospatial and evaluation instruments will find similar tenders appealing. The involvement of a public undertaking and engagement under Welsh devolved regulations showcase desiderata for businesses familiar with or looking to expand within the UK academic and research institutional markets. With the award given to a small and medium enterprise, akin-sized enterprises could see a valuable precedent in securing future awards in this domain.

## Notice

In order to provide a comprehensive mobile mapping solution for buildings, addition to this high end terrestrial laser scanner, we will also seek to purchase a handheld SLAM solution which is a deliberately different and much cheaper piece of equipment

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022364-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 May 2025 |
| Contract period | 6 May 2025 - 7 May 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £117,999 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CARDIFF UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | CARDIFF |
| Post town | Cardiff |
| Postcode | CF24 4HQ |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan |
| Local authority | Cardiff |
| Electoral ward | Cathays |
| Westminster constituency | Cardiff South and Penarth |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38900000 - Miscellaneous evaluation or testing instruments

## Release History

- 16 May 2025 at 15:10 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022364-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022364-2025
  16th May 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.cardiff.ac.uk/business/why-work-with-us/for-suppliers
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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