Summary
- OCID:
- ocds-h6vhtk-064979
- Published by:
- University of South Wales
- Authority ID:
- AA0315
- Publication date:
- 05 February 2026
- Deadline date:
- 19 February 2026
- Notice type:
- UK4
- Has documents:
- No
- Has SPD:
- No
- Has Carbon Reduction Plan:
- N/A
Abstract
The University of South Wales (USW) seeks to procure a high‑precision laser micromachining platform to enhance its research capabilities in engineering, photonics, optoelectronics, advanced materials, sustainable manufacturing, and environmental sensing. The solution must include the full micromachining system - laser source, beam delivery and control optics, software, integrated safety systems, installation, commissioning, and comprehensive user training. It must be suitable for use in a shared academic research environment.
Full notice text
Scope
Procurement reference
2059
Procurement description
The University of South Wales (USW) seeks to procure a high‑precision laser micromachining platform to enhance its research capabilities in engineering, photonics, optoelectronics, advanced materials, sustainable manufacturing, and environmental sensing.
The solution must include the full micromachining system - laser source, beam delivery and control optics, software, integrated safety systems, installation, commissioning, and comprehensive user training. It must be suitable for use in a shared academic research environment.
Total value (estimated, excluding VAT)
103750 GBP to 103750GBP
Contract dates (estimated)
31 March 2026, 00:00AM to 31 March 2026, 23:59PM
Contracting authority
University of South Wales
Identification register:
Address 1: University of South Wales,
Town/City: Pontypridd
Postcode: CF37 1DL
Country: United Kingdom
Charity Commission (England and Wales): 1140312
Email: gemma.selway1@southwales.ac.uk
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
Devolved regulations that apply: Wales
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Is the total value above threshold?
Below threshold
Lots
Divided into 1 lots
Lot number: 1
CPV classifications
- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
Lot value (estimated)
103750 GBP Excluding VAT
124500 GBP Including VAT
Sustainability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Contract start date (estimated)
31 March 2026, 00:00AM
Contract end date (estimated)
31 March 2026, 23:59PM
Award criteria
Type: quality
Name
Quality
Weighting: 75.00
Weighting type: percentageExact
Type: price
Name
Price
Weighting: 25.00
Weighting type: percentageExact
Submission
Tender submission deadline
19 February 2026, 12:00PM
Enquiry deadline
12 February 2026, 12:00PM
Submission address and any special instructions
https://etenderwales.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/go/81437745019C2EAE471F
May tenders be submitted electronically?
Yes
Coding
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Delivery locations
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| 1000 |
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About the buyer
- Main contact:
- n/a
- Admin contact:
- n/a
- Technical contact:
- n/a
- Other contact:
- n/a