Award

HERAcell 240i CO2 Incubator with O2 Control

UNIVERSITY OF EXETER

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

28 Mar 2025 at 16:41

Tender

17 Mar 2025 at 15:16

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Exeter, located in Exeter, United Kingdom, has completed the procurement process for the supply of two HERAcell 240i CO2 incubators with O2 control. This procurement falls under the scientific equipment industry category and was conducted through an open competition method below the threshold. The award was made on 28th March 2025, with the contract period starting on 29th March 2025 and ending on 30th June 2025. The final contract value is £24,097.61. Key dates include the tender period end on 24th March 2025 and the enquiry period end on 21st March 2025.

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Notice Title

HERAcell 240i CO2 Incubator with O2 Control

Notice Description

The University of Exeter is seeking quotations for the supply of 2x HERAcell 240i CO2 Incubator's with O2 Control. 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-04edfe
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011868-2025
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33152000 - Incubators

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£26,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£26,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£24,097 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
29 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 1392723333

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

SCIENTIFIC LABORATORY SUPPLIES

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