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2023/24-4173 Supply of a Materials Science Physical Properties Measurement System

UNIVERSITY OF LEEDS

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20 Feb 2025 at 10:40

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Leeds has completed the procurement process for the supply of a Materials Science Physical Properties Measurement System, classified under Instruments for checking physical characteristics. This tender, identified as BIP927797320, falls under the category of goods with a total value of £933,485. The contract was awarded to Quantum Design through a selective procurement method, specifically a negotiated procedure. Key dates include the end of the tender period on 12th December 2024, with the contract period commencing on 30th March 2025 and ending on 30th March 2026. The delivery location is in Yorkshire and the Humber, United Kingdom.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in scientific instruments and goods, particularly those focusing on physical property measurement systems. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to bid for such tenders, as indicated by the suitability criteria. Winning such contracts can enhance their portfolio and provide substantial business growth in the scientific and academic sectors. Companies offering high-precision, reliable measurement tools would be well-suited to compete in similar future procurement processes by the University of Leeds or similar institutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

2023/24-4173 Supply of a Materials Science Physical Properties Measurement System

Notice Description

NOTICE OF AWARD of a 16 T Physical Property Measurement System (PPMS).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c4ce3910-b5ba-4169-b153-58b6fc6d9f21
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/67778cfc-90e6-4739-8574-0c333c981c1e
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
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

38400000 - Instruments for checking physical characteristics

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£933,485 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£933,485 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
30 Mar 2025 - 30 Mar 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 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 9JZ
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

QUANTUM DESIGN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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