Award

Ellison Building Laboratory Refurbishment

UNIVERSITY OF NORTHUMBRIA AT NEWCASTLE

This public procurement record has 1 release in its history.

Award

13 Aug 2025 at 18:05

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Northumbria at Newcastle, located in Newcastle upon Tyne, is overseeing the procurement process for the refurbishment of the Ellison Building's fourth floor. This project, titled "Ellison Building Laboratory Refurbishment," falls under the industry category of refrigerating and freezing equipment within the North East of England. The procurement is focused on acquiring high-quality, durable scientific equipment necessary to complete specialized laboratories. This contract stage is marked as "Award" and is governed by restricted procurement methods. Key deadlines include the main delivery window between 20th August 2025 and 10th September 2025 for the equipment, with two freestanding double door 1350L refrigerators scheduled for delivery in the week commencing 21st July 2025.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses focused on the supply and potential installation of scientific laboratory equipment. The procurement process, being a direct award to the first ranked supplier within the Framework Agreement, indicates potential advantages for businesses familiar with such frameworks or those capable of supplying specific and niche scientific equipment. Companies like SciQuip Limited that specialise in providing high-quality laboratory products may find this project suitable for expansion, particularly given the emphasis on comprehensive documentation and strict delivery timelines. Large businesses with the logistical capability to meet the delivery requirements and those possessing the requisite certifications would stand a strong chance to compete.

Find more tenders on our Open Data Platform.
How relevant is this notice?

D3 Tenders Premium

Win More Public Sector Contracts

AI-powered tender discovery, pipeline management, and market intelligence — everything you need to grow your public sector business.

Notice Title

Ellison Building Laboratory Refurbishment

Notice Description

The fourth floor of Ellison Building at Northumbria University is undergoing a significant refurbishment to enhance the facilities. As part of this project, we are restructuring the current layout to establish new laboratories dedicated to the Physics, Geography, and Mechanical Engineering departments within the Faculty of Environment and Engineering. The future state of this area will include specialized laboratories such as a specialized hydrofluoric acid laboratory, a new nanoparticle laboratory, wet chemistry and ecology labs (six laboratories in total). This tender is for a number of high-quality, durable scientific equipment to complete the refurbishment project.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The new laboratories are designed to enable advanced research across a range of scientific disciplines This tender invites suppliers to provide, and where applicable, install the scientific equipment necessary to fully operationalize these spaces. Suppliers are expected to offer high-quality, durable scientific equipment. Responsibilities for the majority of the equipment will include delivery only. Delivery, installation and commissioning is applicable to Laboratory Dishwasher. Comprehensive documentation must accompany each item, including user manuals, maintenance guides and certifications. The full list of equipment is provided in the Tender Specification document of this tender. Suppliers are required to meet the indicative delivery window between 20th August 2025 and 10th September 2025 (Required delivery date 2 in the Timetable section). The two freestanding double door 1350L refrigerators must be delivered in the week commencing 21st July 2025. While small items and 2 freestanding 1350L refrigerators must be delivered to the designated delivery point, large equipment or that will require installation must be transported directly to the 4th floor of Block E, Ellison Building, NE1 8ST. Full details are provided in the Pricing Schedule document of this tender.

Procurement Information

This procurement process is setup as Direct Award to the first ranked supplier under the Framework Agreement LAB5061 LU (Lot 11).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058773
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048571-2025
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

42 - Industrial machinery


CPV Codes

42513000 - Refrigerating and freezing equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£88,661 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF NORTHUMBRIA AT NEWCASTLE
Contact Name
Laura Rizaeva
Contact Email
laura.rizaeva@northumbria.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 01912326002

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Postcode
NE1 8ST
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Monument
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SCIQUIP

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

Download

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-h6vhtk-058773-2025-08-13T19:05:09+01:00",
    "date": "2025-08-13T19:05:09+01:00",
    "ocid": "ocds-h6vhtk-058773",
    "description": "To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=969863450 GO Reference: GO-2025813-PRO-31838003",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "tender": {
        "id": "T24/0090",
        "legalBasis": {
            "id": "32014L0024",
            "scheme": "CELEX"
        },
        "title": "Ellison Building Laboratory Refurbishment",
        "status": "complete",
        "classification": {
            "scheme": "CPV",
            "id": "42513000",
            "description": "Refrigerating and freezing equipment"
        },
        "mainProcurementCategory": "goods",
        "description": "The fourth floor of Ellison Building at Northumbria University is undergoing a significant refurbishment to enhance the facilities. As part of this project, we are restructuring the current layout to establish new laboratories dedicated to the Physics, Geography, and Mechanical Engineering departments within the Faculty of Environment and Engineering. The future state of this area will include specialized laboratories such as a specialized hydrofluoric acid laboratory, a new nanoparticle laboratory, wet chemistry and ecology labs (six laboratories in total). This tender is for a number of high-quality, durable scientific equipment to complete the refurbishment project.",
        "lots": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "description": "The new laboratories are designed to enable advanced research across a range of scientific disciplines This tender invites suppliers to provide, and where applicable, install the scientific equipment necessary to fully operationalize these spaces. Suppliers are expected to offer high-quality, durable scientific equipment. Responsibilities for the majority of the equipment will include delivery only. Delivery, installation and commissioning is applicable to Laboratory Dishwasher. Comprehensive documentation must accompany each item, including user manuals, maintenance guides and certifications. The full list of equipment is provided in the Tender Specification document of this tender. Suppliers are required to meet the indicative delivery window between 20th August 2025 and 10th September 2025 (Required delivery date 2 in the Timetable section). The two freestanding double door 1350L refrigerators must be delivered in the week commencing 21st July 2025. While small items and 2 freestanding 1350L refrigerators must be delivered to the designated delivery point, large equipment or that will require installation must be transported directly to the 4th floor of Block E, Ellison Building, NE1 8ST. Full details are provided in the Pricing Schedule document of this tender.",
                "awardCriteria": {
                    "criteria": [
                        {
                            "type": "price"
                        }
                    ]
                },
                "hasOptions": false,
                "status": "cancelled"
            }
        ],
        "items": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "deliveryAddresses": [
                    {
                        "region": "UKC"
                    }
                ],
                "deliveryLocation": {
                    "description": "NORTH EAST (ENGLAND)"
                },
                "relatedLot": "1"
            }
        ],
        "procurementMethod": "limited",
        "procurementMethodDetails": "Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition",
        "procurementMethodRationaleClassifications": [
            {
                "scheme": "TED_PT_AWARD_CONTRACT_WITHOUT_CALL",
                "id": "D_OUTSIDE_SCOPE",
                "description": "The procurement falls outside the scope of application of the directive"
            }
        ],
        "procurementMethodRationale": "This procurement process is setup as Direct Award to the first ranked supplier under the Framework Agreement LAB5061 LU (Lot 11)."
    },
    "awards": [
        {
            "id": "048571-2025-LAB5061 LU-1",
            "relatedLots": [
                "1"
            ],
            "title": "Call-Off terms and conditions for the supply of Goods and/or Services",
            "status": "active",
            "suppliers": [
                {
                    "id": "GB-FTS-157920",
                    "name": "SciQuip Limited"
                }
            ]
        }
    ],
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-FTS-157919",
            "name": "University of Northumbria at Newcastle",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "University of Northumbria at Newcastle"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Sutherland building, Camden Street, Newcastle upon Tyne",
                "locality": "Newcastle upon Tyne",
                "region": "UKC",
                "postalCode": "NE1 8ST",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "name": "Laura Rizaeva",
                "telephone": "+44 01912326002",
                "email": "laura.rizaeva@northumbria.ac.uk"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ],
            "details": {
                "url": "http://www.northumbria.ac.uk",
                "classifications": [
                    {
                        "scheme": "TED_CA_TYPE",
                        "id": "BODY_PUBLIC",
                        "description": "Body governed by public law"
                    },
                    {
                        "scheme": "COFOG",
                        "id": "09",
                        "description": "Education"
                    }
                ]
            }
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-FTS-157920",
            "name": "SciQuip Limited",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "SciQuip Limited",
                "id": "04253055"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Unit 5a, R-Evolution at The Advanced Manufacturing Park",
                "locality": "Rotherham",
                "region": "UKE31",
                "postalCode": "S60 5XA",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom"
            },
            "roles": [
                "supplier"
            ],
            "details": {
                "scale": "large"
            }
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-FTS-155593",
            "name": "University of Northumbria at Newcastle",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "University of Northumbria at Newcastle"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Sutherland building, Newcastle upon Tyne",
                "locality": "Newcastle upon Tyne",
                "postalCode": "NE1 8ST",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom"
            },
            "roles": [
                "reviewBody"
            ]
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-FTS-157919",
        "name": "University of Northumbria at Newcastle"
    },
    "contracts": [
        {
            "id": "048571-2025-LAB5061 LU-1",
            "awardID": "048571-2025-LAB5061 LU-1",
            "title": "Call-Off terms and conditions for the supply of Goods and/or Services",
            "status": "active",
            "value": {
                "amount": 88661,
                "currency": "GBP"
            },
            "dateSigned": "2025-08-04T00:00:00+01:00"
        }
    ],
    "bids": {
        "statistics": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "measure": "bids",
                "relatedLot": "1",
                "value": 1
            }
        ]
    },
    "language": "en"
}