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analytical thermal desorption (ATD) instrument

UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND

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Award

15 May 2025 at 16:30

Summary of the contracting process

The University of the West of England, situated in Bristol, has completed a procurement process for an analytical thermal desorption (ATD) instrument to complement its existing equipment. This process is classified within the goods industry category, specifically measuring instruments and instruments for checking physical characteristics. The procurement utilised a 'Below threshold - unknown' method, with the tender status marked as complete. The award was officially signed on 24th March 2025, and the contract period spanned from the 25th to the 26th of March 2025. The contract location is specified within the UKK1 region, with a gross value of £52,355.76 and a net value of £43,629.80.

This procurement presents opportunities for businesses specialising in scientific instrumentation, especially those capable of supplying complementary technological solutions to institutions and universities. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), like Markes International Limited, which successfully secured the contract, are well-positioned to compete in such tenders. The focus on precision measuring instruments opens avenues for businesses involved in advanced instrumentation and technology solutions to expand by collaborating with educational institutions that require specialised equipment support.

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Notice Title

analytical thermal desorption (ATD) instrument

Notice Description

analytical thermal desorption (ATD) instrument to work in tandem with our existing equipment

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051515
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021964-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

38300000 - Measuring instruments

38400000 - Instruments for checking physical characteristics

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£43,629 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
25 Mar 2025 - 26 Mar 2025 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
purchasing@uwe.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS16 1QY
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MARKES INTERNATIONAL LIMITED (03414783

Further Information

Notice Documents

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