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Air Free Transfer Holders

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON

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23 May 2025 at 13:14

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Air Free Transfer Holders" by the University of Southampton has been completed, with Rigaku Europe SE being awarded the contract. This was a selective procurement method under a call-off from a framework agreement, aimed at acquiring diffraction apparatus, specifically two cryogenic gas / air-free transfer holders and one cryogenic holder for the Rigaku Synergy ED. The industry category for this procurement was classified under "Diffraction apparatus" (CPV code: 38530000). The award was made on 23rd May 2025, and the contract period is set from 24th May 2025 to 23rd August 2026. The procurement was conducted in the South East region of the United Kingdom, with a contract value of £129,340.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in advanced scientific equipment and apparatus, especially those firms capable of providing specialized holders for cryogenic conditions. The procurement process, being a call-off from a framework agreement, suggests that businesses with existing framework agreements or those looking to establish such agreements may increase their chances of success. The University of Southampton's emphasis on selecting a large-scale supplier further indicates that well-established businesses in this sector may find fruitful opportunities by aligning their offerings with the specific technical requirements stipulated in such tenders.

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Notice Title

Air Free Transfer Holders

Notice Description

We are looking to procure three holders for a Rigaku Synergy ED. Two cryogenic gas / air-free transfer holders and one cryogenic holder that can hold multiple grids on the same tip.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-52540b6a-bb76-4dd0-a978-576a871fc722
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e306c1be-6c32-4819-943b-0d6ae389e2d5
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)


CPV Codes

38530000 - Diffraction apparatus

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£129,340 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£129,340 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
23 May 2025 - 23 Aug 2026 1-2 years
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 SOUTHAMPTON
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO17 1BJ
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ32 Southampton
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Portswood
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Test

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RIGAKU EUROPE

Further Information

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