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SC230135 - Purchase of scientific equipment

Kent County Council

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07 Aug 2023 at 14:07

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Summary of the contracting process

The Kent County Council has recently awarded a contract for the purchase of scientific equipment. The tender, titled "SC230135 - Purchase of scientific equipment," falls under the industry category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. The procurement stage was completed with a total contract value of £99,895.26 in GBP. The contract period ranges from August 1, 2023, to December 31, 2023, and the tender period ended on July 27, 2023. The buying organisation, Kent County Council, based in Maidstone, United Kingdom, initiated this tender to enhance the capabilities of Official Control Laboratories in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland.

This procurement process by Kent County Council offers opportunities for businesses, especially those involved in providing laboratory equipment. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are well-suited to compete. Businesses looking to supply scientific equipment and related services can benefit from this tender. The theme of this procurement process revolves around improving laboratory capabilities, indicating a specific niche for businesses in the scientific equipment sector. The procurement method used was 'Other,' providing a varied landscape for interested suppliers to participate and contribute to enhancing laboratory capacities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SC230135 - Purchase of scientific equipment

Notice Description

Purchase of a gas chromatography mass spectrometer triple quadrupole as part of their programme of improving and enhancing the capabilities and capacity of Official Control Laboratories in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-bb81dc18-d915-49f8-bbc0-cdf53221136c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/34411780-3b8d-4a32-9769-54202529794f
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£99,895 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£99,895 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Aug 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Jul 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Jul 20233 years ago
Contract Period
1 Aug 2023 - 31 Dec 2023 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
Kent County Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MAIDSTONE
Postcode
ME14 1XQ
Postcode Area
Rochester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ45 Mid Kent
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Maidstone
Electoral Ward
Penenden Heath
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Agilent Technologies LDA UK Ltd

Further Information

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