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Replacement scales equipment

BANK OF ENGLAND

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13 Jan 2023 at 15:40

Summary of the contracting process

The Bank of England has awarded a contract for the replacement of specialist weighing equipment used in its bullion operations. The contract, valued at £47,000 GBP, was awarded to Sartorius UK Limited. The procurement method used was a direct award, with the tender period ending on 30th July 2022 and the contract period starting on 31st July 2022 and ending on 31st December 2022. The procurement falls under the goods category and is suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs).

This procurement contract from the Bank of England creates an opportunity for suppliers like Sartorius UK Limited to provide weighing equipment services. Businesses in the electronic scales and accessories industry category, particularly those with expertise in weighing machinery and scales, would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts in the future. The contracting process has already reached the award stage, providing transparency and a clear indication of the successful bidder and contract terms.

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Notice Title

Replacement scales equipment

Notice Description

Replacement of specialist weighing equipment, accredited by the London Bullion Market Association (LBMA), to support the Bank's bullion operations.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5af4a26d-22b1-48e3-b22f-3fcf2c9cb220
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b328f8d8-1dfc-4f3b-805e-e303212c1a63
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 - Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

42 - Industrial machinery


CPV Codes

38311000 - Electronic scales and accessories

42923000 - Weighing machinery and scales

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£47,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£47,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jan 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jul 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Jul 20223 years ago
Contract Period
30 Jul 2022 - 31 Dec 2022 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
BANK OF ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC2R 8AH
Post Town
Central London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
City of London
Electoral Ward
Walbrook
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SARTORIUS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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