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Cryogenic Holder

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON

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23 May 2025 at 13:12

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Southampton has completed the procurement process for a project titled "Cryogenic Holder" under the industry category of Diffraction Apparatus, with a focus on the South East region of the United Kingdom. This tender, with an award date of 23rd May 2025, involved selective procurement through a call-off from a framework agreement and had a total value of £64,660. The procurement was designed to acquire three specialised items to enhance research capabilities, with the contract period starting on 24th May 2025 and concluding on 23rd August 2026.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in scientific and laboratory equipment, particularly those that can supply advanced research technology like cryogenic holders. Companies that are small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) could find such contracts beneficial for expanding their market presence in the scientific sector. Given the procurement method and the focus on selective frameworks, companies that can demonstrate robust capability and experience in delivering sophisticated equipment can position themselves favourably for similar future opportunities with academic institutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Cryogenic Holder

Notice Description

We are looking to procure three holders for a Rigaku Synergy ED. Two cryogenic gas / air-free transfer holders and one cryogenic holder that can hold multiple grids on the same tip.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c0259ca3-16ae-47c2-88e4-3cf6de2d94c7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/420f3bd3-47e6-435e-bf30-8dabd10f5917
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

38530000 - Diffraction apparatus

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£64,660 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£64,660 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
23 May 2025 - 23 Aug 2026 1-2 years
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
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO17 1BJ
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ32 Southampton
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Portswood
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Test

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RIGAKU EUROPE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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