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Ellison Building Laboratory Refurbishment

UNIVERSITY OF NORTHUMBRIA AT NEWCASTLE

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13 Aug 2025 at 16:30

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Northumbria at Newcastle, serving as the buying organisation, has completed the procurement process for the refurbishment of the Ellison Building laboratory. This project was focused on the acquisition of high-quality, durable scientific equipment necessary for the transformation of the fourth floor into state-of-the-art laboratories covering various scientific disciplines. The procurement falls under the industry category of 'Refrigerating and Freezing Equipment' with an associated contract value of £88,661. The refurbishment is located in the North East region of the United Kingdom. The award phase, completed on 13th August 2025, names SciQuip Limited as the supplier following a competitive tender process. The contract period extends from 13th August 2025 to 12th November 2025.

This procurement presents significant growth opportunities for suppliers in the field of scientific equipment. Companies that specialise in innovative refrigeration and freezing technologies would have found this tender particularly appealing. While the current process is complete, understanding the needs of universities in conducting research could lead to future opportunities. Collaborative and large-scale suppliers who can offer bespoke solutions will remain well-positioned to compete for similar tenders in the academic and research sector, which frequently demands specialised and durable scientific apparatus.

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Notice Title

Ellison Building Laboratory Refurbishment

Notice Description

The fourth floor of Ellison Building at Northumbria University is undergoing a significant refurbishment to enhance the facilities. As part of this project, we are restructuring the current layout to establish new laboratories dedicated to the Physics, Geography, and Mechanical Engineering departments within the Faculty of Environment and Engineering. The future state of this area will include specialized laboratories such as a specialized hydrofluoric acid laboratory, a new nanoparticle laboratory, wet chemistry and ecology labs (six laboratories in total). This tender is for a number of high-quality, durable scientific equipment to complete the refurbishment project.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3defef33-cc51-47ff-bc57-c7ac6c4445eb
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c9dd7e04-e9e2-47bd-af78-a35a49ca5fae
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery


CPV Codes

42513000 - Refrigerating and freezing equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£88,661 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£88,661 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
12 Aug 2025 - 12 Nov 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 NORTHUMBRIA AT NEWCASTLE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
laura.rizaeva@northumbria.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+4401912326002

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Postcode
NE1 8ST
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Monument
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SCIQUIP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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