Award

Laboratory Capital Equipment

UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH

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Award

21 May 2025 at 08:57

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Laboratory Capital Equipment" contract, undertaken by the University of Plymouth, focuses on acquiring dental chairs within the laboratory furniture category. This selective procurement method involves a call-off from a framework agreement. The award was made on 22nd April 2025, with the contract period running until 21st July 2025. The contract, valued at £334,680, targets suppliers in the South West region of the United Kingdom. Key stakeholders include the University of Plymouth as the buyer and Henry Schein Dental as the awarded supplier. The procurement stage is currently at the "Award" phase, indicating the completion of tender evaluations and selection of the successful supplier.

This tender represents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for large-scale suppliers capable of providing specialised laboratory furniture like dental chairs. Although the framework arrangement limits opportunities for smaller enterprises, it ensures high procurement standards and consistent supply chain management. Companies with robust production capabilities and experience in meeting selective contract criteria are well-positioned to compete in similar tenders. Engaging in such contracts can provide businesses with a stable revenue stream and enhance their portfolio within the educational sector.

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Notice Title

Laboratory Capital Equipment

Notice Description

Dental Chairs

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-61bad3d3-2a5b-4aa7-b85b-0789bb1628e2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/10e3b630-a5b0-4ccc-ad0f-53c5ddd67615
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

39180000 - Laboratory furniture

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£334,680 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£334,680 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
21 Apr 2025 - 21 Jul 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 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

HENRY SCHEIN DENTAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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