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GB-LEEDS: 202526 5794 - Moveable Atmospheric Observatory

University of Leeds

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15 Oct 2026 at 16:30

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Leeds is seeking planned preventative maintenance, repairs and support services for centrifuges and incubators used by its Faculty of Health and Life Sciences. This is specialist laboratory equipment servicing, covering both routine maintenance and reactive repair and support. The work is to be delivered in Yorkshire and the Humber. The procurement is presented as a moveable atmospheric observatory, but its description specifies maintenance and support for centrifuges and incubators.

The University of Leeds invited offers through an open procedure. The stated tender submission deadline was 5 November 2026 at 10:00 UTC. The planned contract period runs from 1 December 2026 to 30 November 2028. The estimated contract value is £50,000 to £100,000. The procurement is presented as a single requirement, with no separate lots described. The buyer says the opportunity may suit small and medium-sized enterprises; tenderer selection is based solely on the procurement’s stated criteria. The published information does not set out an evaluation basis beyond that statement.

This requirement is relevant to suppliers with the technical capability to maintain, diagnose faults in and repair centrifuges and incubators, and to provide ongoing support for laboratory equipment. Providers able to deliver both planned preventative maintenance and responsive repairs will match the stated scope. The work spans two equipment types and requires service delivery in Yorkshire and the Humber over a sustained contract period, so bidders should be equipped to provide dependable local coverage and continuity of support. The buyer expressly considers the opportunity potentially suitable for SMEs, making it relevant to specialist smaller service firms as well as larger laboratory equipment maintenance providers. The stated selection approach is based on the procurement criteria; no particular accreditation or minimum capacity requirement is described.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-LEEDS: 202526 5794 - Moveable Atmospheric Observatory

Notice Description

The Faculty of Health and Life Sciences (formerly the Faculty of Medicine and Health and the Faculty of Biological Sciences) at the University of Leeds, invites tenders for the provision of planned preventative maintenance, repair and support services for centrifuges and incubators. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-fdae529f-345d-403e-90e1-30021d87cdae
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/56f3a7e8-fba0-46cd-b133-f3f200942fd2
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50800000 - Miscellaneous repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Oct 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
5 Nov 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Dec 2026 - 30 Nov 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
University of Leeds
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS2 9JT
Postcode Area
Leeds
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

Further Information

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