Award

Soils Lab Equipment

UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD(THE)

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Award

24 Feb 2025 at 10:42

Award Notice
Tender

05 Feb 2025 at 14:33

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Salford has awarded a contract for the procurement of new soils lab equipment to Controls Testing Equipment Ltd. The tender, identified as UoS/DH/24/25/QTR3/Soils Lab Equipment, aims to enhance the Geotechnics department's testing capabilities by updating obsolete units and introducing new methods. The tender falls under the 'Soil' industry category and includes additional classifications such as agricultural and forestry machinery, analytical or scientific software, and laboratory services. The contract period is from 31st July 2025 to 1st November 2025, with a total value of £135,698.25. The procurement process, completed through an open procedure below the threshold, highlights key dates such as the tender publication on 5th February 2025 and the award date on 24th February 2025, with deliveries to be made to M5 4WT, Salford, England.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory equipment, agricultural and forestry machinery, scientific software, and related services. The procurement process favours small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) by ensuring accessibility and transparency. Businesses with expertise in advanced soils testing equipment and laboratory services would be well-suited to compete, particularly those seeking to collaborate with prestigious institutions like the University of Salford. Such opportunities can foster business growth and innovation by contributing to cutting-edge research and development within the Geotechnics field.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Soils Lab Equipment

Notice Description

The Geotechnics department require new and updated testing equipment. The acquisition of the new equipment will enhance the department soils testing capabilities by replacing obsolete units and bring in new methods of testing. Additional information: https://intendhost.co.uk/salford/aspx/Home

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ded37989-facd-4931-9761-4dd7928f6ee0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/524c1565-cd74-42f2-837f-6234a5231dc5
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

14 - Mining, basic metals and related products

16 - Agricultural machinery

48 - Software package and information systems

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

14212400 - Soil

16100000 - Agricultural and forestry machinery for soil preparation or cultivation

48461000 - Analytical or scientific software package

71900000 - Laboratory services

73111000 - Research laboratory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£135,698 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Feb 202512 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
30 Jul 2025 - 1 Nov 2025 1-6 months
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 SALFORD(THE)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SALFORD
Postcode
M5 4WT
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Salford
Electoral Ward
Ordsall
Westminster Constituency
Salford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CONTROLS TESTING EQUIPMENT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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