Tender

Purchase of Four Gloveboxes

LANCASTER UNIVERSITY

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Tender

02 Mar 2020 at 14:18

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

This public procurement opportunity, titled "Purchase of Four Gloveboxes," is being conducted by Lancaster University, located in Lancaster, North West England. The procurement is classified under the industry category of laboratory, optical and precision equipment. The tender is currently in the active stage and follows an open procedure. Interested suppliers have until 23rd March 2020 to submit their bids, with a total contract value of £140,000. The project is intended for delivery to the university's Chemistry and Physics Departments, with contract deployment commencing on 1st April 2020 and lasting for one year.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory equipment and related goods, particularly those capable of providing high-specification gloveboxes. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement is tailored to support their involvement. Companies that can demonstrate expertise in the design and supply of laboratory equipment, especially under stringent environmental conditions, will be well-positioned to compete successfully for this contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Purchase of Four Gloveboxes

Notice Description

Lancaster University would like to procure four gloveboxes (2 x 2-hand gloveboxes (#1 and #2) and 2 x 4-hand gloveboxes (#3 and #4) with gas purification system for work under controlled atmosphere with < 1 ppm oxygen and moisture. Gloveboxes #3 and #4 will require a unit for removal of solvent contamination, heated antichambers and remote monitoring of values of O2, H2O and pressure is necessary for gloveboxes #3 and #4. This scientific equipment will be housed in the Chemistry and Physics Departments, within Lancaster University. Lancaster University reserves the right not to award a contract following this tender, nor does it bind itself to accept the lowest price or any quotation. The contract awarded shall not be split in multiple suppliers to fulfil the options. Additional information: This tender is being conducted electronically using the Lancaster University e-tendering system which can be found at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/lancaster/ To receive documents new users must first register and obtain log in details. Existing users should log in to the web site and express interest. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cd7b8f76-f4b3-4fc2-9a3d-2e7dd33c47ad
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/62179b40-af28-428f-a4db-be6ac4fdb6b5
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 (below threshold)
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
£140,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Mar 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Mar 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2020 - 1 Apr 2021 1-2 years
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
LANCASTER UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LANCASTER
Postcode
LA1 4YW
Post Town
Lancaster
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD44 Lancaster and Wyre
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Lancaster
Electoral Ward
University
Westminster Constituency
Lancaster and Wyre

Further Information

Notice Documents

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