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Thermal Measurement Lab Equipment

UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD(THE)

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by the University of Salford aimed to purchase Thermal Measurement Lab Equipment. This tender falls under the Laboratory services industry category and is part of a broader initiative to enhance the university's research facilities. The procurement method involved a selective process, specifically utilizing a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender process spanned from its initiation to completion with key dates outlining a tender period ending on 16 June 2025 and a subsequent contract period from 17 June 2025 to 30 September 2025. Located in Salford, England, with a delivery postal code of M5 4WT, this project was awarded to Waters Limited, with the contract value ultimately amounting to £84,687.6 despite the initial tender value of £70,000.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses specialised in providing laboratory equipment, focusing on small and medium enterprises (SMEs) due to their evident suitability for this tender. The involvement of a call-off from a framework agreement highlights streamlined procurement opportunities, allowing businesses with prior framework agreements a competitive edge. This tender provides an ideal growth platform for companies in the laboratory services sector, enabling them to form notable partnerships with esteemed academic institutions like the University of Salford.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Thermal Measurement Lab Equipment

Notice Description

The University are looking to purchase equipment for the Thermal Measurement Lab.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-fd24bf53-f8be-4078-be7d-73724407f1a2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c6a4d2ff-4260-4473-ae40-0fe201a99326
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71900000 - Laboratory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£70,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£84,687 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
16 Jun 2025 - 30 Sep 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

WATERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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