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Service contract renewal for Priorclave autoclaves

CARDIFF UNIVERSITY

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28 Jul 2025 at 07:41

Summary of the contracting process

Cardiff University, a sub-central government public authority in the United Kingdom, has completed the procurement process for renewing service contracts related to Priorclave autoclaves. The tender falls under the category of services, specifically repair and maintenance services, and was conducted through direct procurement without competition due to its below-threshold value. The contract, valued at £38,472, has been awarded to PRIOR CLAVE LIMITED, an SME based in London. The procurement process reached the award and contract stage in July 2025, with the service period set to commence on 1st August 2025 and conclude on 31st July 2026.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specializing in maintenance services for laboratory equipment and autoclaves. Companies in the SME category, particularly those with expertise in handling scientific equipment, would be well-suited to compete in similar tenders. The procurement method indicates that there's potential for developing direct relationships with public institutions, especially those within the academic sector, providing a stable and predictable business environment.

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Notice Title

Service contract renewal for Priorclave autoclaves

Notice Description

Cardiff University is intending to award a service contract for renewal for Priorclave autoclaves

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05669f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043286-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£38,472 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jul 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jun 20257 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CARDIFF UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
rogalaa@cardiff.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF24 4HQ
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Cathays
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff South and Penarth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PRIOR CLAVE

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