Award

Microbiological Safety Cabinet

UNIVERSITY OF EXETER

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

03 Apr 2025 at 08:41

Tender

27 Feb 2025 at 12:13

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Exeter has successfully completed an open procurement process for the supply of a Microbiological Safety Cabinet. Conducted under the University's procurement rules, this procurement falls below the threshold set by the Procurement Act 2023. The awarded contract, valued at £7,999.51, was signed on 17th March 2025, with the delivery period extending from 18th March to 30th June 2025. The procurement was managed through below-threshold open competition, ensuring compliance and transparency. The University, located in Exeter, UK, awarded the contract to Fisher Scientific UK Ltd, based in Loughborough, UK, specialising in medical and scientific equipment.

This tender represents a significant business opportunity within the medical equipment sector, particularly for suppliers specialising in microbiological safety solutions. Companies like Fisher Scientific UK Ltd, which possess the necessary expertise and capability to offer competitive quotations, stand to benefit from such procurement exercises. This process is ideal for well-established large enterprises capable of providing high-quality goods while ensuring compliance with the specified procurement criteria. Smaller businesses with similar capabilities are also encouraged to participate in similar future tenders to enhance their growth and market reach.

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Notice Title

Microbiological Safety Cabinet

Notice Description

The University of Exeter is seeking quotations for the supply of 1x Microbiological Safety Cabinet. For the avoidance of doubt: This procurement is not a Covered Procurement as defined under the Procurement Act 2023 and the University of Exeter is under no obligation to and will not be undertaking a tender exercise for these goods and/or services. This procurement is being conducted in accordance with the University's procurement rules for the supply of goods and services. The University disclaims to the fullest extent possible any potential liability it may have to any parties interested in supplying the goods and services being procured and the University of Exeter shall not be held liable for any loss, damage, liability or expense incurred or suffered by any potential supplier.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e856
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012681-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment


CPV Codes

33100000 - Medical equipments

33190000 - Miscellaneous medical devices and products

35113000 - Safety equipment

35113200 - Nuclear, biological, chemical and radiological protection equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£9,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£9,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£7,999 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
18 Mar 2025 - 30 Jun 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF EXETER
Contact Name
Charlotte Hockey
Contact Email
procurement-operations@exeter.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1392661000

Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX4 4QH
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
Duryard and St James
Westminster Constituency
Exeter

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FISHER SCIENTIFIC

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