Award

Tape Station

SOUTHAMPTON SOLENT UNIVERSITY

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13 Jun 2025 at 14:38

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Summary of the contracting process

Southampton Solent University has completed a procurement process for the purchase of a tape station, part of the OfS funding for the Biomed Lab. The procurement, under the identifier 24.SE.42, falls into the industry category of computer equipment and supplies. This contract was awarded as a below threshold procurement method, specifically through a limited procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The location involved is in the region UKJ32, with the procurement stage marked as complete. The contract, valued at £45,070.80, was signed on 24 October 2024, and awarded to Agilent Technologies UK Limited.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses in the computer equipment industry, specifically those with capabilities in supplying laboratory-related technology. Given the procurement was completed without prior competition, future opportunities may arise for companies that can engage in similar procurements by offering competitive prices or specialised solutions. Large enterprises, such as Agilent Technologies UK Limited, might find themselves well-suited to supply in such tenders, especially when the direct award process is in place, suggesting potential benefits in maintaining visibility and strong relationships with institutions like Southampton Solent University.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Tape Station

Notice Description

The purchased of tape station as part of the OfS funding for the Biomed Lab. This contract has been awarded as a below threshold contract, therefore prior publication into OJEU or FTS is not mandatory. This notice is for transparency purposes only.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The purchased of tape station as part of the OfS funding for the Biomed Lab. This contract has been awarded, and this notice is for transparency purposes only.

Procurement Information

This contract has been awarded as a below threshold contract, therefore prior publication into OJEU or FTS is not mandatory. This notice is for transparency purposes only

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0548bd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032363-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

CPV Codes

30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£45,070 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTHAMPTON SOLENT UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
finance.procurement@solent.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO14 0YN
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ32 Southampton
Delivery Location
TLJ32 Southampton
Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Bargate
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Itchen

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES

Further Information

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