Planning

High Value Laboratory Equipment

NORTH WESTERN UNIVERSITIES PURCHASING CONSORTIUM

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Planning

04 May 2022 at 13:27

Planning Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The North Western Universities Purchasing Consortium (NWUPC) is initiating a planned procurement process for a framework agreement titled "High Value Laboratory Equipment". This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically focusing on laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. Located in Salford, United Kingdom, this project encompasses 23 distinct lots, including items such as MRI scanners, spectrometers, and various microscopy equipment. Market engagement is currently underway, with an important deadline for interested parties to complete an engagement survey by 31st May 2022. Future notices pertaining to this procurement are expected to be published by 12th November 2022.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in laboratory equipment and related technologies to engage with a consortium that comprises multiple universities and regional partners. Companies that provide high-value scientific instruments, analytical devices, or laboratory supplies would be well-suited to participate in this procurement process. Engaging in the market consultation can help these businesses align their offerings with the specific requirements and expectations of the NWUPC and its members, potentially leading to substantial contracts and partnerships in the academic and research sectors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

High Value Laboratory Equipment

Notice Description

The North Western Universities Purchasing Consortium (NWUPC) is a not for profit organisation owned by its Full members consisting of 24 Universities. Our mission is to deliver value through responsible procurement. NWUPC are conducting market engagement for the renewal of a framework agreement for High Value Laboratory Equipment for NWUPC Members and other participating regional consortia- APUC, HEPCW, LUPC, NEUPC, SUPC.A full list of Members can be found at the following links: NWUPC https://www.nwupc.ac.uk/our-members APUC http://www.apuc-scot.ac.uk/#!/members HEPCW http://www.hepcw.ac.uk/about-us-2/ LUPC http://www.lupc.ac.uk/member-list NEUPC http://www.neupc.ac.uk/who-are-our-members SUPC https://www.supc.ac.uk/about-us/our-members/our-members To this end, NWUPC are seeking the input of the market on a number of areas to help inform the structure and scope of the framework agreement.

Lot Information

Lot 1

NWUPC are seeking the input of the market on a number of areas to help inform the structure of the tender and the scope of requirements through the use of an engagement survey which is available at the following link: https://enp.onlinesurveys.ac.uk/hvle-market-engagement-2022 Please complete the survey by 23:59 31st May 2022. Prior to completing the survey, please read the supporting information on the current sector agreement for High Value Laboratory Equipment available able at: https://nwupc.ac.uk/news/market-engagement-opportunity-high-value-laboratory-equipment

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-033391
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011508-2022
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 May 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
12 Nov 2022Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH WESTERN UNIVERSITIES PURCHASING CONSORTIUM
Contact Name
Sarah Dye
Contact Email
sarah.dye@nwupc.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1612348016

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

Further Information

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