University of Bath: 3D Optical Measuring System

UK-Bath: Instruments for checking physical characteristics.

Section I: Contracting Authority

   I.1) Name, Addresses and Contact Point(s):
       University of Bath
       Procurement, Bath, BA2 7AY, United Kingdom
       Tel. +44 1225387277, Email: lh295@bath.ac.uk
       Contact: Lewis Haynes
       Main Address: www.bath.ac.uk, Address of the buyer profile: www.bath.ac.uk
       NUTS Code: UKK12

   I.2) Joint procurement:
      The contract involves joint procurement: No          
      In the case of joint procurement involving different countries, state applicable national procurement law: Not Provided
      The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body: No

   I.4)Type of the contracting authority:
      Other type:: University (Non Contracting Authority)

   I.5) Main activity:
      Education

Section II: Object Of The Contract

   II.1) Scope of the procurement

      II.1.1) Title: 3D Optical Measuring System            
      Reference number: UoBath/Proc/1341

      II.1.2) Main CPV code:
         38400000 - Instruments for checking physical characteristics.


      II.1.3) Type of contract: SUPPLIES

      II.1.4) Short description: The University of Bath seeks to procure a 3D optical measuring system with micron and submicron resolution for advanced surface analysis, profilometry, and 3D reconstruction across multiple research fields. The system must support 5-axis analysis, high-resolution measurements, and include robust software with site-wide access. Key requirements include ease of use, environmental efficiency, comprehensive training, and reliable post-installation support.

      II.1.6) Information about lots
         This contract is divided into lots: No
            
      II.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
          Value: 260,000
                  
         Currency:GBP            

   II.2) Description

      II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s):
            38400000 - Instruments for checking physical characteristics.


      II.2.3) Place of performance
      Nuts code:
      UKK12 - Bath and North East Somerset, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire
   
      Main site or place of performance:
      Bath and North East Somerset, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire
             

      II.2.4) Description of the procurement: The University of Bath seeks to procure a 3D optical measuring system with micron and submicron resolution for advanced surface analysis, profilometry, and 3D reconstruction across multiple research fields. The system must support 5-axis analysis, high-resolution measurements, and include robust software with site-wide access. Key requirements include ease of use, environmental efficiency, comprehensive training, and reliable post-installation support.

      II.2.5) Award criteria:
       Not Provided

      II.2.11) Information about options
         Options: No
         

      II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
         The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
         

      II.2.14) Additional information: Not Provided


Section IV: Procedure

IV.1) Description

   IV.1.1)Type of procedure: Open


   IV.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
      The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement: No       
      

   IV.1.6) Information about electronic auction
      An electronic auction has been used: No

   IV.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
      The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: No

IV.2) Administrative information

   IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
       Notice number in the OJEU: 2024/S 000-039408
      
   

   IV.2.9) Information about termination of call for competition in the form of a prior information notice
      The contracting authority will not award any further contracts based on the above prior information notice: No

Section V: Award of contract

Award Of Contract (No.1)

   Contract No: UoBath/Proc/1341    
   Lot Number: Not Provided    
   Title: Not Provided

   A contract/lot is awarded: Yes


   V.2) Award of contract

      V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract: 07/02/2025

      V.2.2) Information about tenders
         Number of tenders received: 3
         Number of tenders received from SMEs: Not Provided          
         Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: Not Provided          
         Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: Not Provided          
         Number of tenders received by electronic means: Not Provided

      V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

      The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
         
         Contractor (No.1)
             Optimax Imaging Inspection & Measurement Ltd, 05562754
             Michael Francis House, 3 Trimbush Way, Market Harborough, LE16 7XY, United Kingdom
             NUTS Code: UKF2
            The contractor is an SME: No

      V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
         Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: 260,000          
         Total value of the contract/lot: 260,000
         Currency: GBP

      V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
         The contract is likely to be subcontracted: No
         
Section VI: Complementary information

   VI.3) Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.
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   VI.4) Procedures for review

      VI.4.1) Review body
          University of Bath
          Claverton Down, Bath, Ba2 7AY, United Kingdom
          Email: lh295@bath.ac.uk

      VI.4.3) Review procedure
         Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures: Not Provided

      VI.4.4) Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained
         Not Provided

   VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice: 19/02/2025