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Sound Analyser Cable & Software

UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD

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Award

30 May 2025 at 09:29

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by the University of Salford, focused on the acquisition of "Sound Analyser Cable & Software" for use in Acoustic Laboratories. Categorised under the goods industry, this tender was completed at the award stage with limited competition due to its below-threshold status. The primary contract award was made to Hottinger Bruel & Kjaer UK Ltd, with the procurement proceeding under the public authority sub-central government classification. The contract, valued at £40,329.02 including VAT, was awarded on 30 May 2025 and is scheduled from the same date until 31 July 2025. The tender had a legal basis rooted in the UK Public Procurement framework (2023/54) and was conducted in the Salford region of the United Kingdom.

This procurement represents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in acoustic technology and related equipment. Given the specific requirements outlined, companies possessing expertise in manufacturing or supplying sophisticated sound analysis tools are well-positioned to compete in such tenders. While the competition was limited, large enterprises like Hottinger Bruel & Kjaer UK Ltd—proven market leaders with a focus on innovative acoustic solutions—demonstrated that established industry players could leverage their capabilities to secure contracts effectively. Businesses aiming to expand within this niche should ensure they have the technological prowess, appropriate certifications, and experience to meet the specialised needs of academic and research institutions.

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Notice Title

Sound Analyser Cable & Software

Notice Description

Equipment for Acoustic Laboratories

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-052966
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028679-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment


CPV Codes

32342400 - Acoustic devices

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£33,607 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 May 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 May 20258 months ago
Contract Period
29 May 2025 - 31 Jul 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement-finance@salford.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SALFORD
Postcode
M5 4WT
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Salford
Electoral Ward
Ordsall
Westminster Constituency
Salford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HOTTINGER BRUEL & KJAER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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