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UWQ359 - 2 x CO2 Incubators - AWARD

University Of Worcester

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13 Aug 2026 at 15:26

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Worcester, on behalf of its School of Science and the Environment, procured two CO2 incubators. This is a goods supply requirement for laboratory, optical and precision equipment, covering delivery to the university’s site at Henwick Grove, Worcester, WR2 6AJ. The equipment is part of the laboratory’s environmental-control needs. The procurement was run through the London University Purchasing Consortium framework for Laboratory Equipment (General) and Associated Services, LAB5093 LU, Lot 2 Environmental Control. The requirement is for supply rather than construction, consultancy or ongoing facilities services, so it is most relevant to laboratory equipment manufacturers, distributors and specialist suppliers able to provide CO2 incubators for scientific use.

The procurement is complete and was awarded following a restricted procedure mini-competition under the LUPC framework. Bids had to be submitted by 17 June 2026 at 12:23. The contract was awarded on 31 July 2026 to VWR International Ltd for £9,197 including the published currency of GBP. The contract period runs from 13 August 2026 to 13 October 2026. The requirement was not divided into lots. The award concerns two CO2 incubators, and the award status is active. The process was marked as unsuitable for small and medium-sized enterprises and voluntary, community or social enterprise organisations. The available procurement details identify the restricted route but do not set out a separate quality, price or other evaluation weighting.

For suppliers that did not win this procurement, the award is a useful indication of the University of Worcester’s demand for laboratory environmental-control equipment and its use of a university purchasing framework. A credible competitor for a future requirement would need to supply CO2 incubators suitable for scientific laboratory environments, with dependable delivery, installation or commissioning support where required, and the technical knowledge to advise the School of Science and the Environment. Because the route was a restricted mini-competition, suppliers would also need access to the relevant LUPC framework or an equivalent route into university purchasing exercises. The opportunity is best suited to established laboratory-equipment manufacturers and distributors with sufficient stock, logistics and after-sales support for a small, specialised equipment order.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UWQ359 - 2 x CO2 Incubators - AWARD

Notice Description

This mini-competition is for the supply of 2 x CO2 Incubators using the London University Purchasing Consortium (LUPC) framework for Laboratory Equipment (General) and Associated Services, LAB5093 LU, Lot 2 Environmental Control. This mini-competition is being run on behalf of the School of Science and the Environment.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e8b0babd-8d65-41e9-8a47-cfa28ab203d6
Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/53be1c81-fcf1-4beb-9d22-621daa7eace3
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£9,197 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Aug 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Jul 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
13 Aug 2026 - 13 Oct 2026 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 Worcester
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WORCESTER
Postcode
WR2 6AJ
Postcode Area
Worcester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG12 Worcestershire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Worcester
Electoral Ward
St Clement
Westminster Constituency
Worcester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VWR International Ltd.

Further Information

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