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Replacement of ARF Benching and Aquaria

UNIVERSITY OF DERBY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

25 Mar 2022 at 11:04

Award Notice
Tender

01 Mar 2022 at 10:52

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Derby has conducted a procurement process for the "Replacement of ARF Benching and Aquaria" project, which is classified under the aquatic products industry category. This tender aims to acquire five custom-built research aquariums with specific design requirements and specifications, alongside one main display tank and one quarantine tank. The tender was published on 1st March 2022, with the submission deadline of 18th March 2022. The contract, valued at £20,000 GBP, is set to commence on 4th April 2022 and will conclude on 4th April 2023. The procurement method utilised was a limited competitive quotation process, implying a selective approach for supplier engagement.

This opportunity presents substantial prospects for businesses specialising in aquatic products and custom aquarium construction. Companies with expertise in research facilities and tailored aquarium solutions are well-positioned to compete for the contract. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would find this tender particularly suitable, given the emphasis on innovative, high-quality designs in the specifications outlined by the University of Derby. Engaging in this procurement could foster growth and establish long-term supplier relationships with a reputable educational institution.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Replacement of ARF Benching and Aquaria

Notice Description

The University of Derby would like to procure five custom built research aquariums, to be used in the College of Science and Engineering. Research aquariums need to be built to the following specifications: Five research aquariums with following specifications: * * 1250mm (L) x 800 (W) x 400mm (H) * * 12mm glass sides and 8mm double base * * Low Iron fronts, * * Black back and sides * * Aluminium Profile Stands * * Sump * * Plumbing * * External Weir * * Returns nozzles All five aquariums would be serviced from one central top up reservoir One main display tank with the following specifications * * 2200mm (L) x 800 (W) x 600mm (H) * * 12mm glass sides and 10mm double base * * Low Iron fronts and sides * * Black Background * * Aluminium Profile Stand * * Sump * * Plumbing * * External Weir * * Return nozzles * * Individual top up reservoir One quarantine tank with the following specifications * * 2500mm (L) x 800 (W) x 600mm (H) * * 12mm glass sides and 10mm double base * * Low Iron front * * Black Back and Sides * * Aluminium Profile Stand * * Sump * * Plumbing * * Internal Weir * * Returns nozzles * * Individual top up reservoir The university would require delivery of all five aquariums within 4-8 weeks of receipt of a purchase order. Information to bid can be found here: https://www.derby.ac.uk/services/finance/procurement-suppliers-and-tendering/supplier-info/tendering/

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-36d5d0f6-f903-402d-a9e4-b053f1240a7a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fd996708-cbf2-4b7e-9967-0c0e0b9280c5
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, 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

03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products

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

CPV Codes

03313000 - Aquatic products

39298800 - Aquariums

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£20,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£27,250 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Mar 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Mar 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Mar 20223 years ago
Contract Period
3 Apr 2022 - 4 Apr 2023 1-2 years
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 DERBY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DERBY
Postcode
DE22 1GB
Post Town
Derby
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF11 Derby
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Derby
Electoral Ward
Allestree
Westminster Constituency
Mid Derbyshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AQUARIUM CONNECTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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