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UPG-CONT-ARC 3 controller upgrade

UNIVERSITY OF LEEDS

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16 Jan 2025 at 12:05

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Leeds has completed the procurement process for an "UPG-CONT-ARC 3 controller upgrade" in the industry category of Microscopes. This contract pertains to the delivery of goods at a specified location in Leeds. The process culminated in an award stage finalized on 15th January 2025. The procurement was conducted through a limited method without prior publication due to the technical specifics that necessitated the involvement of the original equipment manufacturer.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities for companies specializing in highly technical upgrades and equipment maintenance. Businesses best suited to compete in such processes are those with specialised technical capabilities and experience with bespoke instrumentation, ideally those recognised by professional bodies and capable of delivering high-quality technical solutions. The contract, valued at £46,000, has been awarded to Oxford Instruments, reinforcing the demand for services that require a high level of technical expertise.

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Notice Title

UPG-CONT-ARC 3 controller upgrade

Notice Description

NOTICE OF AWARD of an UPG-CONT-ARC 3 controller upgrade

Procurement Information

Upgrade to existing Oxford Instruments instrumentation which can only be provided by the original manufacturer

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04d08a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001486-2025
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

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)


CPV Codes

38510000 - Microscopes

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£46,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jan 20251 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 LEEDS
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
s.j.greaves@leeds.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1133438178

Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS2 9JT
Post Town
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
TLE42 Leeds

Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OXFORD INSTRUMENTS

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