Tender

GB-Leeds: 2024-25/4319 - Supply of an FTIR spectrometer

UNIVERSITY OF LEEDS

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Tender

12 Jun 2025 at 12:45

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Leeds is actively seeking suppliers for the provision of an FTIR spectrometer intended for the School of Chemistry. This open tender, identified as "GB-Leeds: 2024-25/4319 - Supply of an FTIR spectrometer", is classified under the spectrometers category (CPV: 38433000) and falls within the goods procurement category. Situated in Yorkshire and the Humber, United Kingdom, the procurement process is at the tender stage and follows an open procedure. Interested suppliers should note the closing date for tender submissions is 2nd July 2025. The contract is set to begin on 31st August 2025 and spans a duration ending on 31st August 2026. With the minimum contract value at £50,000 and an estimated value of £100,000, the procurement offers significant business potential.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to establish or expand their foothold in the academic and scientific equipment sector. Suppliers specializing in precision instrumentation, particularly spectrometers, would find this tender particularly fitting. The University of Leeds, acting as the buying organisation, provides a reliable contracting partner with clear procurement criteria based solely on delivery excellence. As such, this open tender offers expansive growth prospects for businesses equipped with innovative solutions and the capability to meet technological specifications. Businesses interested in entering the market of high-tech scientific tools are encouraged to compete in this open and transparent bidding process.

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Notice Title

GB-Leeds: 2024-25/4319 - Supply of an FTIR spectrometer

Notice Description

The School of Chemistry at the University of Leeds is seeking tenders for an FTIR spectrometer that will be coupled to an atmospheric simulation chamber. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a9737eb4-2806-4a01-bb7a-60d7f3aab9c6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9369615d-8556-41c4-bc4c-87903f134ccd
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

38433000 - Spectrometers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF LEEDS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS2 9JZ
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber

Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

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