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Faculty of Engineering Engineering Student Home Lab Kits

UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL

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10 Jan 2025 at 15:03

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Bristol has completed the procurement process to award a contract for the supply of Engineering Student Home Lab Kits under the Electronic Components & Associated Products Framework - Lot 5. The contract has been awarded to Rapid Electronics Ltd and will commence on 1st February 2025, with a duration of five years, ending on 31st January 2030. The procurement method employed was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract pertains to the supply of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment, with delivery locations specified as Bristol, within the South West region of England.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in the supply of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly suitable to compete in this market. The multi-year contract offers a stable and sustained revenue stream and enables the winning supplier to establish a long-term relationship with a prestigious institution like the University of Bristol. Businesses with expertise in electronic components and a strong track record in fulfilling educational and technical equipment contracts will find this opportunity aligned with their capabilities and growth objectives.

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Notice Title

Faculty of Engineering Engineering Student Home Lab Kits

Notice Description

Following a further competition, under Electronic Components & Associated Products Framework - Lot 5, the University of Bristol has awarded a contract for Student Home Lab Kits. The contract will run for an initial period of 1 year, with 4 further 1 year option periods (1+1+1+1+1).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d36bfa4b-1fec-4b9b-a6a2-4eedd24dfe19
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/994337fd-658e-4bd9-a6bd-71b7ea278624
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2025 - 31 Jan 2030 Over 5 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
UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL
Contact Name
Hannah
Contact Email
tu19629@bristol.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 5DS
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RAPID ELECTRONICS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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