Official UK procurement notice
3D Optical Measuring System
Authority: University of Bath (Education)
What is being bought
Published requirement descriptionThe 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.
CPV: Instruments for checking physical characteristics
The lotProcurement structure
single lot · value publishedLot #1AwardedPublished value£190,000
What it takes to wini
How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add morei
How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
- Price
Procedure terms & legal framework
From the official record · publisher note attached- Procedure method
- Open procedure
- Legal basis
- CELEX · 32014L0024 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU)
- Procurement category
- Goods
- Notice status
- Awarded
- Procurement threshold
- Unspecified in notice
- Regulatory regime
- Standard
- Commercial structure
- Stand-alone contract (no framework)
- Competition type
- Competitive procedure
- GPA / WTO covered
- Unspecified in notice
- Recurring procurement
- No (one-off requirement)
- First published
- 6 Dec 2024, 12:05 GMT
- Last source update
- 19 Feb 2025, 12:05 GMT
- Award evaluation window
- 13 Jan 2025 – …
- Authority reference
UoBath/Proc/1341- FTS notice number
2025/S 000-005802- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-04c2f3Find a Tender
- Electronic trading
- e-invoicing allowed · electronic ordering · electronic payment
Publisher note: 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. To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=927430274 GO Reference: GO-2025219-PRO-29477663
How it was run
Official notice- Submission deadline
- 13 Jan 2025, 12:00 GMT
- Submission channel
- {"electronicSubmission","written"}
- Accepted languages
- en
- Bid validity
- 90 days from the deadline
- Bids opened
- 13 Jan 2025, 12:00 GMT
Timeline
13 Jan 2025 → 19 Feb 2025 · 3 dates- Submission deadline13 Jan 2025, 12:00 GMT
- Bids opened13 Jan 2025, 12:00 GMT
- Notice published19 Feb 2025, 12:05 GMT
Notice history
1 event · 2 releases on Find a Tender- Status changed to complete19 Feb 2025, 12:05 GMT
Commercial outcome & contract awards
Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast| Awarded to | Value | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Optimax Imaging Inspection & Measurement Ltd | £260,000 † | — | Awarded |
Contracts
Contract 005802-2025-UoBath/Proc/1341-1 · Optimax Imaging Inspection & Measurement Ltd
- Signed
- 7 Feb 2025
- Value
- £260,000
- Status
- active
Bid statistics published by the authority
| Bids | SME | VCSE | Valid bid range |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3bids | — | — | — |
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
Bidders & participating suppliers
1 commercial party on the notice- Optimax Imaging Inspection & Measurement LtdAwarded supplier
Official documents & specifications (4)
Official links; attachments are not copiedTender pack and attachments
- Economic and financial selection criteria
- Technical selection criteria
- Economic and financial selection criteria
- Technical selection criteria