Tender

2024-25/5312- Supply of Two High Performance Liquid Chromatograph (HPLC) instruments

UNIVERSITY OF LEEDS

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Tender

15 Sep 2025 at 11:05

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Leeds, in collaboration with the University of Durham, has initiated a tender process to procure two High Performance Liquid Chromatograph (HPLC) instruments for their respective School of Chemistry. This open competition belongs to the goods category under the procurement method "Below threshold - open competition". Located in Leeds, United Kingdom, the procurement process is in the tender stage with a submission deadline set for 7th October 2025 at 10:00 AM BST. All enquiries related to the tender must be submitted by 6th October 2025. The total anticipated contract value for this procurement is £115,000, with the contract starting on 3rd November 2025 and spanning five years.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in scientific equipment, particularly those with expertise in chromatographs, to grow their market presence within the academic sector. Companies proficient in delivering high-quality technical capability, effective warranty and aftersales support, prompt lead times, and sustainable solutions will find themselves well-positioned to compete effectively. Engaging in this procurement process could lead to the establishment of significant relationships within academic institutions and pave the way for future collaborations.

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Notice Title

2024-25/5312- Supply of Two High Performance Liquid Chromatograph (HPLC) instruments

Notice Description

The School of Chemistry at the University of Leeds and the School of Chemistry at the University of Durham are seeking tenders for Two High Performance Liquid Chromatograph (HPLC) instruments. One instrument will be purchased by each university. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://neupc.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Leeds:-Chromatographs./9CE5G8P869 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://neupc.delta-esourcing.com/respond/9CE5G8P869

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059a2a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056519-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

38432200 - Chromatographs

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£115,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£115,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 Nov 2025 - 3 Nov 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF LEEDS
Contact Name
Sam Greaves
Contact Email
s.j.greaves@leeds.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+441133438178

Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS2 9JZ
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

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