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Cryogenic System

University of Bristol

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22 Jul 2026 at 10:46

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Bristol purchased a cryogenic system for laboratory use. This is a goods procurement covering laboratory, optical and precision equipment, with delivery in the South West of England. The requirement was made through the LAB3162 NW High Value Laboratory Equipment framework and is therefore focused on a specialised item rather than a general laboratory supply arrangement. The buying organisation is the University of Bristol, based in Bristol. The system is intended for the university’s laboratory operations, so relevant businesses are manufacturers, distributors and specialist equipment suppliers able to provide cryogenic systems for research or other high-value laboratory environments.

The procurement is complete and has been awarded. It used a selective call-off from a framework agreement, rather than an open standalone tender. The tender deadline was 14 June 2026 at 12:00. The contract was awarded on 15 June 2026 to a large supplier, for £215,775. The contract period runs from 15 June 2026 to 31 December 2029. Evaluation resulted in one active award covering the cryogenic system. The opportunity was identified as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises, although the recorded award was made to a large supplier. The procurement category was goods.

This award demonstrates sustained university demand for high-value cryogenic and laboratory equipment in the South West. Competitors seeking similar work would need a credible capability to supply, configure and support cryogenic systems for laboratory environments, with the technical knowledge and operational capacity to deliver specialised equipment to a research institution. Experience in laboratory, optical or precision equipment would be directly relevant. Because the purchase was made as a framework call-off, suppliers would also need to understand framework-based public procurement and be positioned within the relevant laboratory equipment supply route. Smaller businesses were considered suitable, suggesting that specialist SMEs with appropriate products and delivery capability can compete for comparable requirements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Cryogenic System

Notice Description

Purchase of a Cryogenic System via the LAB3162 NW High Value Laboratory Equipment framework.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-faec0d38-64cc-47ba-ad9a-4fa4fabc5e92
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fdc5a8ef-4256-4a68-b01f-b75771ec0d4d
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
£215,775 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£215,775 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jul 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jun 20263 months ago
Contract Period
15 Jun 2026 - 31 Dec 2029 3-4 years
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 Bristol
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 5DS
Postcode Area
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

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