Award

The Provision of a Cage and Rack Washer

UNIVERSITY OF YORK

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

22 Jul 2025 at 13:49

Tender

20 Feb 2025 at 15:47

Summary of the contracting process

The University of York has conducted a public procurement process for the provision of a cage and rack washer, including supply, delivery, installation, commissioning, and associated services. The contract, valued at £250,000, falls under the industry category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment (excluding glasses) and was processed using an open procedure. The procurement stage has progressed from tendering to an awarded contract, completed on 22 July 2025. The delivery location is within the North Yorkshire region, identified by the code UKE21. Notably, the tender was active until 24 March 2025, following which bids were opened for evaluation.

Businesses specialising in laboratory equipment supply and support services would find growth opportunities in such tenders, especially those capable of offering comprehensive installation and training services. The open procedure encourages competition, making it suitable for SMEs, as demonstrated by the award to Allentown UK Limited, a Chichester-based SME. Such contracts are advantageous for companies looking to establish or expand their footprint in the educational and research sectors. With opportunities like these, businesses can leverage their expertise to meet the detailed requirements laid out by academic institutions like the University of York.

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Notice Title

The Provision of a Cage and Rack Washer

Notice Description

The University of York is seeking to appoint a supplier for the provision of a cage and rack washer to include the supply, delivery, installation and commissioning and associated services.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The scope to include the provision of a cage and rack washer to include the supply, delivery, installation and commissioning and associated services. Removal of existing rack washer and components, comprehensive warranty and customer support including training is also required. Details of the full requirements is available in the tender documentation.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e553
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042056-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

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
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Jun 20258 months 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 YORK
Contact Name
Procurement Office
Contact Email
procurement@york.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1904328211

Buyer Location

Locality
YORK
Postcode
YO10 5DD
Post Town
York
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE2 North Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE21 York
Delivery Location
TLE21 York

Local Authority
York
Electoral Ward
Hull Road
Westminster Constituency
York Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ALLENTOWN

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