Tender

GB-Leeds: 202526 5320 - Ultracold Laboratory Freezers

UNIVERSITY OF LEEDS

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Tender

18 Dec 2025 at 11:50

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Leeds is currently in the tender stage for the procurement of Ultracold Laboratory Freezers, as outlined in their open procedure tender (ID: BIP1000687478). This procurement falls under the category of goods, specifically targeting industry classification "Freezers" (CPV ID: 39711120). The delivery location is Yorkshire and the Humber, United Kingdom. The tender was published on 18th December 2025, and the deadline for tender submissions is on 15th January 2026 at 10:00 AM. The contract period will commence on 1st March 2026 and conclude on 28th February 2031, with an estimated contract value of £500,000.

This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs), as indicated by the contracting authority's consideration for such businesses' suitability. The open procedure allows a broad range of eligible businesses to participate, making it an appealing proposition for companies specialising in laboratory equipment and refrigeration technology. SMEs in particular can benefit from this contract by expanding their footprint in the academic and research sectors through long-term engagement with a reputable institution like the University of Leeds.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Leeds: 202526 5320 - Ultracold Laboratory Freezers

Notice Description

Procurement of Ultracold Laboratory Freezers 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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7cf56ad9-00ee-4c01-9e31-891b06b032b9
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

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

CPV Codes

39711120 - Freezers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Dec 20251 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jan 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Mar 2026 - 28 Feb 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF LEEDS
Contact Name
Maggie Whitworth
Contact Email
m.a.whitworth@adm.leeds.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+441133431810

Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS2 9JT
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

Further Information

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