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Oceanographic Supplies

UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH

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12 Feb 2025 at 14:46

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Plymouth has concluded a public procurement process for the manufacture and delivery of a bespoke coral broodstock system under the title "Oceanographic Supplies". This tender falls under the industry category of "Corals or similar products" with a total contract value of £25,550. The procurement followed a single tender action (below threshold) method, specific to goods acquisition. The contract, awarded to Tropical Marine Centre Limited, will be executed in the South West region of the United Kingdom, from 21st January 2025 to 25th April 2025. The procurement stage is complete, with the award published on 12th February 2025.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses specialising in marine and oceanographic supplies, especially those offering bespoke solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to compete in such procurement processes. By securing similar contracts, businesses can expand their portfolio and increase their market presence within the public sector, thus fostering growth and innovation in the field of marine supply and equipment manufacturing.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Oceanographic Supplies

Notice Description

Manufacture and delivery of bespoke coral broodstock system.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3e7f589f-b95c-4a43-ad05-ad87b76c2208
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/695ea530-f1ab-41ee-aa8f-f51fcdc9cb0e
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

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

CPV Codes

03313100 - Corals or similar products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£25,550 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£25,550 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
21 Jan 2025 - 25 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

TROPICAL MARINE CENTRE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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