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title: "Core components of surface profilometer"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-052c80"
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buyer: "CARDIFF UNIVERSITY"
published: "2025-06-04"
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# Core components of surface profilometer

Buyer: CARDIFF UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-052c80

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## Summary

Cardiff University, a sub-central government public authority in the United Kingdom, has awarded a contract for the replacement of core components of a surface profilometer to TAYLOR HOBSON LIMITED. The procurement, titled "Core components of surface profilometer", falls under the category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. It was conducted as a direct procurement, below the threshold and without competition. The contract was signed on 4th April 2025 and is active, with the performance period running from 4th April to 16th June 2025. The legal basis for this procurement is UK legislation 2023/54.

This procurement opportunity presents growth potential for businesses specialising in precision equipment manufacturing and supply, particularly those capable of providing compatible components for existing systems. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can demonstrate expertise in the precision equipment industry are well-suited to compete in similar contracts. Cardiff University's focus on maintaining compatibility with existing systems highlights an opportunity for businesses with specialised knowledge and capability in bespoke or tailored solution offerings. Understanding regional procurement regulations, like the Welsh devolved regulations in this case, can also provide a competitive edge.

## Notice

The requirement is for replacement of core components of an existing Taylor Hobson Taylsurf surface profilometer, to replace obsolete equipment whilst maintaining compatibility with retained parts of the existing system.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029920-2025 |
| 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 | 4 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 3 Apr 2025 - 16 Jun 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £73,676 |

## 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 | CF10 3AT |
| 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 | TAYLOR HOBSON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

## Release History

- 4 Jun 2025 at 13:40 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029920-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029920-2025
  4th June 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

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