Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c1d-f3db-71a0-895b-e0bac54c00cf/supply-delivery-of-laser-engravingmarking-system-related-accessories-i2c awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Supply & Delivery of Laser Engraving/Marking System & Related Accessories (I2C) European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) Ref: 03R16P00976 [University of Chester](https://tendernation.io/buyers/university-of-chester) Estimated value £10,000 to £40,000 Published 16 Jul 2018 Deadline Closed 30 Jul 2018 ## 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. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender This is a confirmation of award following the below tender: This tender was 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 have included 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 was 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 Additional information: The tender was 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: [in-tendhost.co.uk](https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofchester/aspx/Help) Tender documents must have been completed and returned via In-Tend by 10:00am Monday 30th July 2018. Read full description ## CPV classification Lasers Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/1d3ce1a2-b895-42de-b302-289efea60061) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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