Award

Laboratory Equipment

UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH

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Award

13 Feb 2025 at 09:53

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Plymouth has awarded a contract for the procurement of laboratory equipment specifically an EVOS microscope. The tender falls under the industry category of Microscopes (CPV 38510000). The procurement process is at the award stage, following a single tender action which was below the threshold. The contract period commenced on 27 January 2025 and will end on 25 April 2025. The total value of the contract is £29,887.54 GBP. The delivery location for this equipment is in the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in laboratory and scientific equipment, particularly those capable of providing high-quality microscopes. Although the contract was awarded to a large-scale supplier (LIFE TECHNOLOGIES LTD - THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFIC), smaller businesses and specialised equipment providers can look for similar opportunities with educational institutions like the University of Plymouth. Such contracts can facilitate consistent revenue streams and foster long-term supplier relationships within the academic sector.

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Notice Title

Laboratory Equipment

Notice Description

EVOS microscope.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-921f9003-c96c-4bf4-9cb7-cf25933d1ece
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/72160160-3ac3-4b41-82cb-ff3af7cf3ce5
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

38510000 - Microscopes

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£29,887 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£29,887 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
27 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH
Contact Name
Procurement Team
Contact Email
procurement@plymouth.ac.uk
Contact Phone
01752 582057

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

LIFE TECHNOLOGIES LTD - THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFIC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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