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Supply of Photographic equipment

LEEDS ARTS UNIVERSITY

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23 Jul 2025 at 13:30

Summary of the contracting process

Leeds Arts University has successfully completed a procurement process for the supply of photographic equipment, which encompasses a comprehensive framework call-off. Classified under the CPV code 38650000, the contract spans multiple regions including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, and the Channel Islands, among others. The procurement reached the award stage on 27th June 2025, with Proactive UK Ltd as the supplier, and the contract period extends from 30th June 2025 to 26th June 2027. The tender process, managed using an unspecified method, was open to SMEs, aligning with the University's commitment to fostering small businesses.

This opportunity highlights the potential for business growth for SMEs specialising in photographic equipment, as successful suppliers like Proactive UK Ltd gain access to a broad geographic market. Businesses with a robust logistics network and experience in supplying educational institutions would be well-suited to compete in such tenders. This contract underscores the University's commitment to supporting small to medium enterprises, providing them with a platform to expand their service reach significantly.

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Notice Title

Supply of Photographic equipment

Notice Description

Framework call off for Supply of Photographic equipment.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cd361757-ac39-42dc-824b-7fac0573264f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e5c6a421-6fcd-4df6-9838-177ecec4ba2a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

38650000 - Photographic equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
29 Jun 2025 - 26 Jun 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LEEDS ARTS UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS2 9AQ
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PROACTIVE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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