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Trade in of lab equipment

UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA

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30 Jun 2025 at 14:44

Summary of the contracting process

The University of East Anglia, a sub-central public authority, located at Norwich Research Park in Norwich, United Kingdom, initiated a public procurement process titled "Trade in of lab equipment". This falls under the goods industry category, specifically laboratory and precision equipment. The procurement method was direct, below threshold without competition, culminating in an active award. Key dates include the contract signing on 13th May 2025 and its duration from 14th May 2025 to 31st May 2025. The primary supplier involved in this process was Bruker UK Limited, based in Coventry.

This contracting process presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory equipment and related sectors, despite the absence of competition this time due to technical reasons. Companies focusing on developing or distributing specialised laboratory and precision instruments, particularly those compatible with the existing infrastructure of the University, would be well-positioned to engage with similar opportunities in future procurement exercises. Businesses capable of offering bespoke or high-quality goods in alignment with research and development expansion can expect potential growth through partnerships with academic institutions like the University of East Anglia.

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Notice Title

Trade in of lab equipment

Notice Description

The UEA is trading in existing equipment to upgrade to specialised laboratory equipment which is solely made by one supplier. This upgraded equipment is essential for the continuation and expansion of current research and development projects. Competition is absent in this instance due to technical reasons.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055622
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036195-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£155,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jun 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
13 May 2025 - 31 May 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 EAST ANGLIA
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@uea.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR4 7TJ
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Norwich
Electoral Ward
University
Westminster Constituency
Norwich South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BRUKER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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