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Laboratory Equipment

UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH

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26 Jul 2024 at 11:06

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Plymouth, located in Plymouth, England, has completed a procurement process for laboratory capital equipment, specifically a Shimadzu TOC-L carbon instrument. The procurement falls under the industry category "Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excluding glasses)" with a classification code of 38000000. This direct procurement method involved a single tender action below the threshold, valued at £55,411.61. The tender period ended on 17 June 2024, with the contract running from 18 June 2024 to 16 September 2024, spanning the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory and precision equipment. SME companies can particularly benefit from such contracts as they are specifically marked as suitable. Engaging in public procurement processes like this can enhance business growth by fostering relationships with reputable institutions like the University of Plymouth and aligning with strategic equipment provision. Large-scale suppliers such as SHIMADZU UK LIMITED, the awarded supplier, serve as exemplars, demonstrating the potential for positioning in the high-value market of specialised technical equipment. This contract highlights the demand for technical proficiency and reliability in delivering sophisticated lab instruments.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Laboratory Equipment

Notice Description

Laboratory Capital Equipment. Shimazdu TOC-L (Carbon instrument)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0d597a6c-7eed-40dc-8342-7d136105a415
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/640bf765-4c49-407b-a7ac-62107f3b44fd
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£55,411 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£55,411 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jul 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jun 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Jun 20241 years ago
Contract Period
17 Jun 2024 - 16 Sep 2024 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PLYMOUTH
Postcode
PL4 8AA
Post Town
Plymouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK41 Plymouth
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Plymouth
Electoral Ward
Drake
Westminster Constituency
Plymouth Sutton and Devonport

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SHIMADZU

Further Information

Notice Documents

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