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TOC Unit

UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND

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12 Aug 2025 at 16:49

Summary of the contracting process

The University of the West of England, a public authority, has completed the procurement process for a TOC Unit, which includes a 10-year licence, training, and installation. The contract, identified as part of the procurement OCID ocds-h6vhtk-058694, reached the award stage on 12 August 2025 and was awarded to SHIMADZU UK LIMITED. Located in Bristol, the procurement falls under the "Measuring Instruments" industry category, with the University looking to enhance its capabilities with this essential equipment. The contract was signed on 30 June 2025, signalling the start of an active period from 1 July to 2 July 2025, and involves a financial commitment of GBP 73,897.58 gross.

This tender presents great opportunities for businesses specialising in scientific and technological equipment, particularly those providing comprehensive after-sales services like training and long-term support. Enterprises similar to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) such as SHIMADZU UK LIMITED, with expertise in measuring instruments, would be well-suited to engage in such procurement processes. Winning such contracts can significantly enhance the supplier's portfolio and bolster relationships with educational institutions, leading to potential future projects and collaborations.

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Notice Title

TOC Unit

Notice Description

TOC Unit (inc 10yr licence, training and installation) as per Quotation 2300016957

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058694
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048202-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

38300000 - Measuring instruments

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£61,581 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jun 20257 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2025 - 2 Jul 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 THE WEST OF ENGLAND
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
purchasing@uwe.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS16 1QY
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SHIMADZU

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