Award

Temperature Instruments

UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD

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Award

09 Jun 2025 at 12:18

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Salford, a public authority in sub-central government, has completed a procurement process for temperature instruments, under the goods category. Located in Salford, United Kingdom, the procurement method utilised was "direct" and conducted below the threshold without competition. The award stage was finalised on 9th June 2025, with the contract commencing on the same date and set to conclude on 9th June 2026. Delivery is expected in the UKD33 region of the United Kingdom. The procurement mainly involved temperature humidity testers, with the legal framework referenced as the UKPGA 2023/54.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in temperature measurement and control equipment, particularly small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like Michell Instruments Ltd, which secured the contract. The direct procurement process below threshold without competition allows for simpler contracting opportunities, ideal for SMEs looking to expand their government clientele. Businesses with capabilities in manufacturing or supplying specialised temperature instruments are well-suited to engage with similar opportunities in the future, offering pathways for sustainable business growth within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Temperature Instruments

Notice Description

Temperature Instruments equipment

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-054541
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030928-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

38931000 - Temperature humidity testers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£25,997 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
8 Jun 2025 - 9 Jun 2026 1-2 years
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

MICHELL INSTRUMENTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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