Award

Laboratory Equipment

UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH

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13 Feb 2025 at 09:06

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Plymouth has concluded a procurement process for laboratory equipment under the industry category of laboratory furniture (CPV code 39180000). The procurement, valued at GBP 28,352.75, utilised a limited procurement method with a competitive quotation process below the threshold level. The tender process is complete, with the contract awarded on 22nd January 2025 to RS Components Ltd., a large-scale supplier. The delivery location for this contract is the South West region of the United Kingdom, and the contract period spans from 22nd January 2025 to 22nd April 2025.

This tender represents significant business growth opportunities for companies supplying laboratory furniture and equipment, especially those experienced in competitive quotations below the threshold. Although this specific procurement did not prioritise SMEs or VCSEs, large businesses like RS Components Ltd. were well-suited to compete and successfully secure the contract. Businesses with robust capabilities in delivering high-quality laboratory equipment within specified timeframes and budget constraints can find similar tenders prospectively beneficial.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Laboratory Equipment

Notice Description

Laboratory Equipment

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2945c090-0b34-4715-98c1-a946f2579f35
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/423973a1-3875-4781-9640-8882a1765ad6
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£28,352 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£28,352 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
22 Jan 2025 - 22 Apr 2025 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

RS COMPONENTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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