Tender

GB-Leeds: 202526 5793 Cell Disruptor

UNIVERSITY OF LEEDS

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Tender

21 Apr 2026 at 12:00

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Leeds is currently undertaking an active tender process for the supply, installation, and commissioning of a cell disruptor, classified under laboratory, optical and precision equipment. This open procedure titled "GB-Leeds: 202526 5793 Cell Disruptor" is part of the goods procurement category and is scheduled within the procurement stage. Businesses should note the tender period which concludes on 11th May 2026. The contract spans from 8th June 2026 to 7th June 2027, focusing services primarily within Yorkshire and the Humber, United Kingdom.

This tender presents a strategic opportunity for business growth, particularly for small or medium enterprises (SMEs), as the University of Leeds particularly acknowledges these entities as potentially suitable for fulfilling the contract requirements. Valued at £50,000, this procurement process offers businesses specialising in laboratory and precision equipment a chance to expand their clientele and enhance their market presence. Established entities with experience in delivering high-quality scientific equipment would be well-suited to compete in this contract and leverage future opportunities in similar sectors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Leeds: 202526 5793 Cell Disruptor

Notice Description

Supply, installation and commissioning of a cell disruptor 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/b65612b7-cb9d-4178-8c5c-4e8564f13f8d
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

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

CPV Codes

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Apr 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
11 May 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
7 Jun 2026 - 7 Jun 2027 6-12 months
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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

Notice Documents

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