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CENTRAL Centrifuge and Ancillary Equipment

UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL

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10 Jan 2025 at 14:25

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Bristol has successfully concluded a procurement process for a centrifuge and ancillary equipment required by its School of Physics for the scaling and expansion of the CENTRAL project experimentation. This award, amounting to GBP 71,140, falls under the industry category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. The contract was awarded following a selective method, specifically a call-off from the LAB5061 LU framework for Laboratory Equipment (General) and Associated Post Installation Services. The procurement was completed on 18th December 2024, with the contract period starting on 8th January 2025 and ending on 31st January 2025. The location for delivery falls within the postal code BS1 5DS in South West England.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses involved in the provision of sophisticated laboratory and precision equipment. SMEs, in particular, would find this tender fitting given its scale and the type of equipment required. The nature of this procurement, involving specialised equipment for advanced scientific experimentation, makes it suitable for firms with expertise and capabilities in precision instruments and laboratory setups. Companies that can offer high-quality equipment and post-installation services are well-placed to participate in such procurement opportunities, supporting the growth and expansion of their business within the academic and scientific sectors.

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Notice Title

CENTRAL Centrifuge and Ancillary Equipment

Notice Description

University of Bristol (UoB) School of Physics has a requirement for the procurement of a centrifuge and ancillary equipment required for the scaling and expansion of the CENTRAL project experimentation. A contract has been awarded following a further competition under the Laboratory Equipment (General) and Associated Post Installation Services LAB5061 LU framework

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c010bfa5-5b10-442d-8678-dce7addd69b3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7f6d564c-2739-42c6-a50f-1867d5963a82
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£71,140 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£71,140 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
8 Jan 2025 - 31 Jan 2025 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL
Contact Name
Hannah
Contact Email
tu19629@bristol.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 5DS
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VWR INTERNATIONAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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