Award

Specialist Engineering Equipment

NEW COLLEGE DURHAM

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28 Feb 2025 at 14:43

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

New College Durham has awarded a contract for the procurement of Specialist Engineering Equipment under the tender ID NCD 367. The tender, divided into six lots with five successfully awarded, aims to enhance the technology skills within the student curriculum. Categorised under Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting (CPV: 31000000) and Laboratory, optical and precision equipment (CPV: 38000000), the procurement was conducted through an open procedure. The contract period runs from 21 January 2025 to 1 April 2025, with the delivery to be made to Durham, DH1 5ES. The procurement process was completed on 28 February 2025.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in electrical machinery and laboratory equipment to expand their market reach and demonstrate their capabilities. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) particularly benefited from the procurement, as both successful suppliers, OPTIMAX IMAGING, INSPECTION AND MEASUREMENT LTD, and L.J. Create, fall within this category. Companies offering high-quality, precision engineering equipment are well-suited to such opportunities, enabling them to contribute to educational advancements and securing lucrative contracts. By participating in similar tenders, SMEs can foster long-term growth and establish robust partnerships within the education sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Specialist Engineering Equipment

Notice Description

This notice constitutes the award of Specialist Engineering Equipment, split into 6 separate lots, of which 5 lots were successfully bid for and awarded. The equipment was tendered to promote and enhance student's curricular offering at New College Durham to advance their skills within technology.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a9739afe-d809-4844-9db6-e60bce2d7c2c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3c12c3aa-a133-48b7-ae4e-4319c109b7bd
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

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

CPV Codes

31000000 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£97,389 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£97,389 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Feb 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
21 Jan 2025 - 1 Apr 2025 1-6 months
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
NEW COLLEGE DURHAM
Contact Name
Andrew Dawson
Contact Email
andrew.dawson@newdur.ac.uk
Contact Phone
01913754029

Buyer Location

Locality
DURHAM
Postcode
DH1 5ES
Post Town
Durham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC41 Durham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
County Durham
Electoral Ward
Framwellgate and Newton Hall
Westminster Constituency
City of Durham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

L.J. CREATE

OPTIMAX IMAGING, INSPECTION AND MEASUREMENT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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