Award

Laboratory Equipment

UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH

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Award

10 Apr 2025 at 10:22

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Plymouth has finalised a contract for the procurement of laboratory furniture under the title "Laboratory Equipment". This procurement falls under the industry category of goods, specifically laboratory furniture (CPV: 39180000). The contract, valued at £147,644.11, pertains to the South West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement process followed a single tender action (below threshold) method and has successfully passed the award stage, with the official publication of the award notice on 10 April 2025. The contract was awarded to Swale Technologies Ltd, commencing from 7 February 2025 and concluding on 31 March 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory furniture, particularly SMEs. With the University of Plymouth being proactive in sourcing specific goods, companies that can offer high-quality and customisable laboratory equipment stand to benefit. This award is indicative of the university's commitment to engaging with SMEs, providing them with a platform to showcase their expertise and grow their business through impactful contracts in the education sector.

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Notice Title

Laboratory Equipment

Notice Description

Laboratory Equipment

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0eb755d0-e492-4a81-8812-3aa9afd1369d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a66b2019-4e0b-4e3d-b54a-a84af55ff4a6
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products


CPV Codes

39180000 - Laboratory furniture

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£147,644 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£147,644 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
7 Feb 2025 - 31 Mar 2025 1-6 months
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 PLYMOUTH
Contact Name
Procurement Team
Contact Email
procurement@plymouth.ac.uk
Contact Phone
01752 582057

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

SWALE TECHNOLOGIES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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