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Ultra Extreme Environmental Chamber

UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH

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26 Apr 2023 at 10:32

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Edinburgh has awarded a contract for the provision of an Ultra Extreme Environmental Chamber for research and teaching of applied science to Sporting Edge (UK) Ltd. The tender, titled 'Ultra Extreme Environmental Chamber', falls under the industry category of Athletics equipment. The procurement method used was an Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The contract was signed on 21st December 2022, with a value of £350,000. The delivery location is at The University of Edinburgh in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.

This procurement opportunity can benefit businesses involved in manufacturing and installation of specialised equipment, especially those with innovative and unique products. Sporting Edge holds a crucial patent for the technology being procured, making them the market leader. Businesses in the sports equipment manufacturing sector or those with expertise in environmental chambers would be well-suited to compete for such tenders and potentially grow their market presence.

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Notice Title

Ultra Extreme Environmental Chamber

Notice Description

Provision of an Ultra Extreme Environmental Chamber for research and teaching of applied science, benefiting students and athletes. The technology is patent protected.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of an Ultra Extreme Environmental Chamber for research and teaching of applied science, benefiting students and athletes. The technology is patent protected.

Procurement Information

Sporting Edge hold a crucial patent that maintains their position as the market leader in the manufacture and installation of this type of product: The patent (GB2513371) was awarded to Sporting Edge in 2015 for the development of the Cloud 9 Altitude Generator, due to its innovative and unique design. The plenum design is patented by Sporting Edge, due to its superior laminar flow through the chamber.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03c43f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011948-2023
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

37 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories


CPV Codes

37415000 - Athletics equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£350,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Apr 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Dec 20223 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH
Contact Name
Mark Eardley
Contact Email
mark.eardley@ed.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1316502508

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH1 1HT
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM75 City of Edinburgh

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SPORTING EDGE (UK

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