Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bf1-781b-7352-8f39-860b877d1953/open-tender-for-the-supply-and-installation-of-a-laser-cutting-and-engraving-mac

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# Open tender for the supply and installation of a Laser Cutting and Engraving Machine

[Coventry University](https://tendernation.io/buyers/coventry-university)

Incumbent usually keeps it

Estimated value

£70,000 to £80,000

Published

21 Jan 2016

Deadline

Closed

12 Feb 2016

## Who can bid

- Buyer says suitable for SMEs

    The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid.
- Small contract value

    Valued under £135,018 including VAT, the lowest Procurement Act threshold for goods and services.
- Open procedure

    Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage.

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## About this tender

Supported by the Coventry & Warwickshire Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP), Coventry University will be opening the National Transport Design Centre (NTDC) at its Technology Park in spring 2017. The centre will focus on design research, post-graduate education and industry engagement, both with Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) in the transport sector (automotive, rail, marine and aerospace), suppliers in those sectors and potential new entrants. The facility will be equipped with industrial standard, state-of-the-art equipment, to ensure that NTDC can offer high quality design solutions, both physical and virtual, based on the outcomes of Coventry University’s design research.

The University is looking to procure a precision CO2 Laser Cutting and Engraving Machine suitable for cutting a variety of materials from wood to acrylics and thicknesses. We have a budget of between £70,000 and £80,000 (excluding VAT). To apply please ensure you complete a tender response document by: closing date Friday 12 February 2016 -12.00 noon.

Additional information: The tender documentation can be located on Coventry University`s tendering portal - In-tend. A link to the current advertised tender opportunities at Coventry University can be found below:

[in-tendhost.co.uk](https://in-tendhost.co.uk/coventryuniversity/aspx/Tenders/Current)

To access the tender documents you must make a expression of interest and register on the In-tend site.

### Delivery Notes

The facility will be housed within the National Transport Design Centre (NTDC) at Coventry Technology Park.

Funding Type (WEFO or EU) : Coventry & Warwickshire Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP),

### Funding Description

Coventry & Warwickshire Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP),

Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No [in-tendhost.co.uk/coventryuniversity/aspx](https://in-tendhost.co.uk/coventryuniversity/aspx/)

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## CPV classification

Engraving machines

Source

Contracts Finder (UK)

[View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/367be8c6-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b)

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