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Respirometer for the study of the respiration of microorganisms

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON

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06 Nov 2024 at 16:28

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Southampton has awarded a contract for the procurement of a respirometer designed for studying the respiration of microorganisms. The procurement falls under the industry category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipments (excluding glasses) with CPV code 38000000. The project is based in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The tender was completed with a competitive quotation process below the threshold, and the contract period runs from 5th November 2024 to 5th December 2025. The key dates include the end of the tender period on 18th October 2024, with the contract officially awarded on 5th November 2024 and published on 6th November 2024. The total contract value is £33,165.87.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory equipment, particularly those focusing on SME operations capable of providing high-precision scientific instruments. Companies that produce or distribute equipment for analysing the respiration rate and chemical toxicity evaluation on microorganisms would be well-suited to participate. Given the nature of the project, collaborations with academic and research institutions can prove beneficial for businesses aiming for growth in the scientific and technical instruments sector. The University of Southampton's rigorous procurement standards offer a prestigious partnership and potential for future collaborations.

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Notice Title

Respirometer for the study of the respiration of microorganisms

Notice Description

A respirometer designed for measuring the respiration rate of microorganisms, it should be capable of evaluating the activity of these organisms under various conditions, as well as assessing the toxicity of chemicals on them.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-018e5c7c-3a3b-40fc-bb09-c640fb5817a1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8d9c2163-b185-45e4-aa60-e5797cf961ae
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)


CPV Codes

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£33,165 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£33,165 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
5 Nov 2024 - 5 Dec 2025 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON
Contact Name
Anqi Nelson
Contact Email
procurement@soton.ac.uk
Contact Phone
02380595000

Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO17 1BJ
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ32 Southampton
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Portswood
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Test

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COLUMBUS INSTRUMENTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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