Published date: 16 July 2018

Last edited date: 16 July 2018

This notice was replaced on 24 August 2018

This notice does not contain the most up-to-date information about this procurement. The most recent notice is:

Awarded contract (published 24 August 2018)

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Contract summary

Industry

  • Lasers - 38636100

  • Engraving machines - 42962500

Location of contract

North West

Value of contract

£10,000 to £40,000

Procurement reference

2018-Jul-04

Published date

16 July 2018

Closing date

30 July 2018

Contract start date

20 August 2018

Contract end date

31 October 2019

Contract type

Supply contract

Procedure type

Open procedure (below threshold)

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

This procedure can be used for procurements below the relevant contract value threshold.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

Description

This tender seeks to procure a full, flexible laser engraving and marking system to include additional optics and accessories, associated computing and software requirements. In addition, this tender must include a minimum of 2 years full support and maintenance for the system.

The system is to be used by a range of staff, both internal and external to the University and as such, must be integrated, robust and easy to operate (both in operation and software). Furthermore, the system must also be flexible to afford use with a variety of component sizes in a wide range of materials including polymers, hard metals and ceramics. Ideally, the system will also be able to cut polymer materials.

The system must be accurate and repeatable to 200μm.

All options, including parts, must be fit for purpose, fully supported, with a full guarantee (minimum of two years) and can be fully maintained.

The specification is detailed within the document entitled "Document 2 - Specification & Pricing Schedule". Actual options such as accessories and lenses may vary over the period of the contract term as are subject to requirements. Tenderers are advised that no guarantee can therefore be given regarding the volume of business placed with any appointed individual tenderer. This contract will also extend to cover any additional accessories associated with this equipment for the life of the tender.

This project is part funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) Ref: 03R16P00976

More information

Links

Additional text

The tender is being run via the University's e-tendering portal, "In-Tend".

Please note that where you may have previously registered with In-Tend, it will be necessary for you to ensure that your registration does include being registered to see opportunities for University of Chester. Registration to this site is free for suppliers. There is also Help/Guidance on how to use the supplier site on the 'Help' section of the site: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofchester/aspx/Help Tender documents must be completed and returned via In-Tend by 10:00am Monday 30th July 2018.

About the buyer

Contact name

Procurement Services

Address

Parkgate Road
Chester
CH1 4BJ
England

Telephone

01244512910

Email

procurement@chester.ac.uk