Award

Laboratory Equipment

UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH

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Award

15 May 2025 at 11:02

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by the University of Plymouth, pertains to a contract titled "Laboratory Equipment Maintenance," under the industry category of laboratory services. The buying organisation is a public authority within the sub-central government sector, based in Plymouth, United Kingdom. As of 15th May 2025, the procurement stage is at the award and contract level, with CARL ZEISS LTD being the designated supplier. The contract, valued at £115,167.74, covers the period from 1st June 2025 to 31st May 2028, operating on a direct procurement basis, below the threshold and without competition. The process was completed with the signing of the contract on 7th April 2025.

This procurement opportunity offers significant scope for businesses involved in laboratory services, particularly those focused on equipment maintenance. SMEs in the scientific equipment industry, such as CARL ZEISS LTD, stand to benefit greatly, as such contracts provide steady revenue streams and potential for long-term partnerships with educational institutions. The direct procurement method suggests that businesses already well-positioned in the market could leverage existing relationships to efficiently meet the needs of organisations like the University of Plymouth. As this process was awarded below the threshold without competition, future opportunities may exist for businesses able to offer innovative solutions in related fields.

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Notice Title

Laboratory Equipment

Notice Description

Laboratory Equipment Maintenance

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051432
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021661-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71900000 - Laboratory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£115,167 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
31 May 2025 - 31 May 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
supplier@plymouth.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
PLYMOUTH
Postcode
PL4 8AA
Post Town
Plymouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK41 Plymouth
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Plymouth
Electoral Ward
Drake
Westminster Constituency
Plymouth Sutton and Devonport

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CARL ZEISS

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