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Published 29 Oct 2025, 07:24 GMT

Official UK procurement notice

Equipment for Defence Engineering Teaching

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Authority: University of Greater Manchester (Education)

11 lotsGoodsOpen procedureAbove thresholdSME suitableMax 10 lots to bidMax 10 lots per supplier
Published estimate£475,000total for 11 lots · £569,999 inc. VAT · 1 value update
Submissions closed 19 Dec 2025
Lots 11max 10 won per supplier · max 10 to bid
Contract term 1 moends 28 Feb 2026 · starts 2 Feb 2026

What is being bought11 lots · detail below

Published requirement description

Purchase of quality, metrology, and electronic equipment for the School of Engineering

CPV: Electronic equipment · Measuring instruments · Regulating and controlling instruments and apparatus

Lots and requirements (11)Procurement structure

11 lots · all with a published value (£475,000 together) · a supplier may bid for at most 10 and win at most 10 of them
Lot #1CMM probe 1 moSMEPublished value£83,333

Tracking 3d scanner and probe similar to wireless CMM, including work plate for classroom and tracking head tripod for portable use. Calibration artifacts, probe selection. Software to be compatible for teaching and multi-licence for teaching. Training included.

Matching or exceeding specifications:

Certified ISO 17025

Scanning

Accuracy <0.035mm

Volumetric Accuracy <0.09mm

Resolution <0.025mm

Probe

Accuracy < 0.030mm

Volumetric Accuracy <0.09mm

Contract period: 2 Feb 2026 – 28 Feb 2026 (1 mo)Value: £83,333 exc. VAT · £99,999 inc. VAT
Delivery: North WestEligibility: SME eligible
Lot #2Shadowgraph 1 moSMEPublished value£58,333

Image Dimensional measurement system/Shadowgraph with stage movement and 4th axis turntable setup for multisurface measurements or turned parts.

Matching or exceeding specifications:

Accuracy <0.005mm

Repeatability <0.0025mm

Contract period: 2 Feb 2026 – 28 Feb 2026 (1 mo)Value: £58,333 exc. VAT · £70,000 inc. VAT
Delivery: North WestEligibility: SME eligible
Lot #3Metrology grade tracking 3D Scanner 1 moSMEPublished value£25,000

Manual Metrology tools for teaching. Groups of 15-20 students Including but not limited to: Surface Plates ~450mm x 300mm Digital Height Gauge with dti adaptor 6 inch Callipers Digital Micrometers (Varying Size) Manual 0-100 Mic Dial test indicator varying Ranges (0.1mm inc - 0.05mm inc) DTI Stand (Magnetic) sine Bar (varying Sizes) Angle Gauge Metric gauge Blocks (grade 1 -2) student use only Telescopic Gauges Smaller increment Pin gauges (higher grade) Pin Gauges 1-5mm 42 Piece Inside Micrometres or bore gauges (varying Sizes) Screw / thread micrometres with interchangeable heads Internal thread gauge (go no-go) Varying Sizes External thread gauges (go no-go) Varying Sizes Inspection Stands/ jacks 123 blocks 5-20mm dia V Blocks digital depth gauge Feeler Gauge High accuracy level Inspection microscope – 3.5x to 180x magnification. 30k

Optical Parallels Set Toolboxes and storage solutions for products Digital tools for teaching and demonstration Including but not limited to and matching or exceeding specs: Workshop/benchtop Roundness Tester- roundness accuracies 0.025 µm Surface profiling and roughness testing - Measuring range:360 µm (-200 µm + 160 µm) mm, Traverse:17.5 mm, reference samples and accessories Digital hardness tester – including reference samples, Vickers, Rockwell

Contract period: 2 Feb 2026 – 28 Feb 2026 (1 mo)Value: £25,000 exc. VAT · £30,000 inc. VAT
Delivery: North WestEligibility: SME eligible
Lot #4Lab-scale traditional CMM 1 moSMEPublished value£58,333

Specifications matching or exceeding - ~1 sq.m worktop, 600mm Z travel, Renishaw controller and interoperability, accessories including sets of probes, fixturing kit, reference and calibration artifacts, and stylus probe rack/tool changer. Scale resolution 0.00001mm Associated software licences for operation, teaching and demonstration. Can be refurbished equipment.

Contract period: 2 Feb 2026 – 28 Feb 2026 (1 mo)Value: £58,333 exc. VAT · £70,000 inc. VAT
Delivery: North WestEligibility: SME eligible
Lot #52 Radar training kits 1 moSMEPublished value£41,667

2 complete educational radar platform with transmitter, receiver, and antenna, demonstrating range, Doppler, and waveform principles. Low-power, classroom-safe hardware with bench or tripod-mounted antenna. Software supports real-time analysis, multi-user teaching licenses, and data export (CSV/MATLAB). Includes passive and active targets, USB/wireless interface, instructor/student manuals, and interactive courseware. Hardware enclosures are student-safe; CE and UKCA compliant. ISO 17025-traceable calibration provided for range, angle, and amplitude measurements. Accessories include cables, mounts, transport case, and rechargeable power supplies. Features include scanning antenna, angular resolution ~1°, range up to 10 m, SNR >96 dB, and adjustable experiments for range, Doppler, waveform, and target detection. Supplier provides instructor training, warranty, software updates, and maintenance support. Optional upgrades: higher-frequency radar, phased-array modules, or advanced Doppler/waveform experiments.

Supplier must provide comprehensive training for instructors and technical staff, covering instrument operation, experiment setup, measurement workflows, calibration procedures, troubleshooting, and classroom instruction. Refresher or advanced sessions and access to online resources should be included.

Safety and EMC: Equipment must comply with all relevant safety standards and EMC regulations, including safe operation in a classroom environment.

Contract period: 2 Feb 2026 – 28 Feb 2026 (1 mo)Value: £41,667 exc. VAT · £50,000 inc. VAT
Delivery: North WestEligibility: SME eligible
Lot #620 academic software licenses including Electromagnetics and Acoustics modules for use in teaching 1 moSMEPublished value£37,500

Software must support modelling of electromagnetic waves, RF and optical phenomena, pressure and structural acoustics, sonar and multiphysics coupling. Licenses are for teaching purposes only, support networked classroom access, and include student and instructor support, updates, documentation, and installation assistance. Please provide pricing, license terms, maintenance agreements, and any training options. License must remain valid for 2 years.

Staff training should be provided as part of the offer (onboarding, feature training, or equivalent).

Contract period: 2 Feb 2026 – 28 Feb 2026 (1 mo)Value: £37,500 exc. VAT · £45,000 inc. VAT
Delivery: North WestEligibility: SME eligible
Lot #72 Computer based training and experimentation system 1 moSMEPublished value£33,333

Computer-based training and experimentation system for vocational and further training and education. Incorporates all interfaces (including inputs and outputs, switches, power supply, power lead, USB cable and signal sources and measurement circuitry) needed to perform experiments. The Interface is controlled via the connected PC, with software, operating manual and training documentation provided with the training and experimentation system. Intelligent measurement interface supplies analogue and digital measuring and control inputs/outputs. High quality item of laboratory equipment with virtual instruments. Students' progress monitored and electronically documented on the basis of fault finding experiments. Faults simulated by the hardware as well as tests of knowledge.

The system includes 3 sets of experiment cards (including all connectors, hand tools, cables, accessories, storage case, software, manual and training materials) for delivering courses on transmission lines subjects:

  • Optical fibres for wavelength 1300 nm
  • Optical fibres for wavelengths 650 nm / 820 nm
  • Coaxial cables
  • Microstrip line technology
  • Course Antenna Technology
Contract period: 2 Feb 2026 – 28 Feb 2026 (1 mo)Value: £33,333 exc. VAT · £40,000 inc. VAT
Delivery: North WestEligibility: SME eligible
Lot #8VNA Kit 100khz-44Ghz 1 moSMEPublished value£41,667

A compact vector network analyser system equivalent to the specifications outlined in the referenced datasheet. The instrument should offer 2-port measurement capability, wide frequency coverage, and high-accuracy S-parameter analysis suitable for laboratory teaching and research. The solution must include all required software licences, time-domain analysis features, calibration tools, connection interfaces, cables, and accessories. Installation, configuration, and commissioning at our premises are required.

The analyser should support reliable, repeatable measurements, operate from a PC-based interface, and integrate with existing laboratory networks. Documentation, user guides, and calibration certificates must be supplied. A minimum two-year license validity, software updates, technical support, compliance with UK relevant safety and EMC standards must be supplied. Vendors must also provide staff training, including instrument operation and measurement workflows. Quotations should include pricing, delivery schedule, warranty details, maintenance coverage, and available training packages.

Contract period: 2 Feb 2026 – 28 Feb 2026 (1 mo)Value: £41,667 exc. VAT · £50,000 inc. VAT
Delivery: North WestEligibility: SME eligible
Lot #9Spectrum Analyser, Bench, 5kHz to 26.5GHz 1 moSMEPublished value£25,000

Touchscreen and easy to use. With solid RF performance, light weight and small footprint that combines the functions of a benchtop instrument with the portability of a handheld instrument.

5KHz to 26GHz frequency range

SSB phase noise: –108dBc (1Hz) at 10KHz offset to the 1GHz carrier

DANL with preamplifier: –160dBm from 10MHz to 2GHz

Gated sweep, narrowband resolution filters and spectrogram measurements as standard

10.1" high-resolution display

Two USB 2.0 ports for storage media and connecting accessories

Precise spectral measurements due to low phase noise.

Contract period: 2 Feb 2026 – 28 Feb 2026 (1 mo)Value: £25,000 exc. VAT · £30,000 inc. VAT
Delivery: North WestEligibility: SME eligible
Lot #10PLC Based teaching kit for groups of 15-20 students 1 moSMEPublished value£29,167

Two versions of an industrial automation training system are required: (1) sixindustrial control trainer with conveyors, actuators, sensors, and fault-finding features, supporting PLC integration, sequencing, timers, counters, and safe low-voltage classroom use; and (2) one SCADA based PLC- teaching set with discrete/analogue I/O, actuators, sensors, and simulation software for programming, commissioning, and troubleshooting. Both versions must include multi-user teaching licences, all cables and power supplies, robust construction for repeated student use, and full instructor and student learning materials.

Contract period: 2 Feb 2026 – 28 Feb 2026 (1 mo)Value: £29,167 exc. VAT · £35,000 inc. VAT
Delivery: North WestEligibility: SME eligible
Lot #1116 sets of Bench-Top Electronics Teaching Equipment including Electronic Development Kits 1 moSMEPublished value£41,667

Function Generator: Must produce sine, square, triangle, pulse, and arbitrary waveforms up to 12 MHz, with programmable amplitude and offset, low distortion, and BNC output.

Oscilloscope: Dual-channel, ≥100 MHz bandwidth, ≥200 MS/s sampling, sufficient memory, trigger options, and clear display with waveform measurement functions.

DC Power Supply: Two independent outputs, 0–20 V, overcurrent protection, and digital voltage/current display.

Digital Multimeters: Two units for voltage, current, and resistance, ±0.5% accuracy, clear displays, robust for classroom use.

FPGA boards with development tools for digital logic and embedded system exercises.

Raspberry Pi 5 boards for programming, interfacing, and IoT projects.

Accessories: Leads, BNC cables, 10× probes, and safe enclosures included.

Documentation: Instructor and student manuals, safety guidance, and calibration certificates provided.

Contract period: 2 Feb 2026 – 28 Feb 2026 (1 mo)Value: £41,667 exc. VAT · £50,000 inc. VAT
Delivery: North WestEligibility: SME eligible

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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 more
How bids were scored
Lot distribution rule: 11

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record
Procedure method
Open procedure
Legal basis
UKPGA · 2023/54 Procurement Act 2023
Procurement category
Goods
Notice status
Closed
Procurement threshold
Above threshold (FTS publication)
Regulatory regime
Standard
Commercial structure
Stand-alone contract (no framework)
Competition type
Competitive procedure
GPA / WTO covered
Unspecified in notice
Recurring procurement
Unspecified in notice
First published
29 Oct 2025, 07:24 GMT
Last source update
24 Nov 2025, 16:33 GMT
Award evaluation window
Submission end – 19 Jan 2026
Authority reference
UGM002-25GF
FTS notice number
2025/S 000-076629
Latest notice
Tender notice (UK4)
Classification (CPV)
Electronic equipmentMeasuring instrumentsRegulating and controlling instruments and apparatus
Delivery area
North West (UKD3)
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d5ce Find a Tender

How it was run

Official notice
Run through: In-tend · Who buys & how to bid on In-tend
Supplier login requiredElectronic submission allowedLanguage: EN
Access & registration note: Free · one account per buying organisation's portal · reCAPTCHA on signup
Submission deadline
19 Dec 2025, 10:30 GMT
Clarification deadline
8 Dec 2025, 12:00 GMT
Submission channel
Official e-sourcing portal
Electronic submission
Allowed
Accepted languages
en
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

Timeline

29 Oct 2025 → 2 Feb 2026 · 8 dates
  1. Planning notice published362 days ago
    29 Oct 2025, 07:24 GMT
  2. Market engagement357 days ago
    3 Nov 2025, 23:59 GMT

    Pre-market Engagement via Teams. A presentation and question and answer session will be held on Friday 7 November 2025 via Microsoft Teams. Interested parties should contact Graham Fox - Procurement Lead- via email to g.fox@greatermanchester.ac.uk by Monday 3rd November 1400 GMT. Joining instructions and meeting invitations will be sent out subsequent to that deadline. Please be advised that participation is restricted to two persons per interested party.

  3. Next notice expected339 days ago
    21 Nov 2025, 23:59 GMT
  4. Tender notice published336 days ago
    24 Nov 2025, 16:33 GMT
  5. Clarification questions by322 days ago
    8 Dec 2025, 12:00 GMT
  6. Submission deadline311 days ago
    19 Dec 2025, 10:30 GMT
  7. Award decision expected by280 days ago
    19 Jan 2026, 23:59 GMT
  8. Contract starts267 days ago
    2 Feb 2026

Notice history

6 events · 2 releases on Find a Tender · since 29 Oct 2025
  1. Preliminary market engagement notice published
    29 Oct 2025, 07:24 GMT
    UK2
  2. Tender notice published
    24 Nov 2025, 16:33 GMT
    UK4
  3. Published value updated to £475,000
    24 Nov 2025, 16:33 GMT
    was £500,000
  4. Status changed to active
    24 Nov 2025, 16:33 GMT
  5. Procurement method changed
    24 Nov 2025, 16:33 GMT
  6. Deadline published: 19 Dec 2025, 10:30 GMT
    24 Nov 2025, 16:33 GMT

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

University of Greater Manchester

Contracting authorityPublic authority - sub-central government GB-UKPRN: 10006841 Deane Road, Bolton, North West, BL3 5ABContact name, email, phone

Official documents & specifications (3)

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Tender pack and attachments

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