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High Pressure Freezing Workflow

UNIVERSITY OF EXETER

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03 Aug 2019 at 10:31

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the University of Exeter seeking to enhance its bioimaging facility through the acquisition of a high pressure freezing workflow. This tender is classified under the industry category of laboratory, optical and precision equipment, specifically related to freezers. The contract was awarded on 16th July 2019, and covers a contract period starting on 31st July 2019 and ending on 31st July 2020. The procurement method was an open procedure, allowing various suppliers to participate, with the tender period concluding on 14th June 2019. The delivery location is in the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory equipment, particularly those offering high pressure freezers and related installation services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be well-positioned to compete, given the suitability designation. By engaging in this tender, businesses can gain valuable experience and establish partnerships in the academic sector, thus enhancing their market presence and opportunities for future contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

High Pressure Freezing Workflow

Notice Description

The provision and installation of a high pressure freezing workflow for the bioimaging facility at the University of Exeter. The workflow should consist of a high pressure freezer instrument and a freeze substitution unit.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a91a45dc-833f-4966-8036-89be62343c0c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f0d3de85-5134-4794-b8e3-a4f57751a0b2
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

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

CPV Codes

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

39711120 - Freezers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£285,473 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Aug 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Jun 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jul 20196 years ago
Contract Period
30 Jul 2019 - 31 Jul 2020 1-2 years
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 EXETER
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX4 4QH
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
Duryard and St James
Westminster Constituency
Exeter

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LABTECH INTERNATIONAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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