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Service Contract Renewal autoclaves and water systems

UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD

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02 Oct 2025 at 10:41

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Salford has completed a procurement process for the "Service Contract Renewal for Autoclaves and Water Systems." This public authority, categorised under sub-central government, has its main office situated in Salford, United Kingdom. The procurement process utilised a direct method, classified below the threshold without competition, resulting in an award pending status for Avidity Science Limited. This service contract, valued at £43,122.35 gross, is scheduled to start on 1st September 2025 and conclude on 31st August 2028, covering an initial term of one year out of a three-year potential total.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory services, particularly those categorised as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as evidenced by the suitability criteria. The procurement focuses on vital maintenance and renewal services for autoclave and water systems, essential processes that require specialised suppliers. Given the procurement method and existing contractual relationship, SMEs with an established track record in laboratory services are well-positioned to seek similar opportunities with other public sector entities in the future. This procurement underlines the importance of building strategic partnerships with educational institutions for sustained business growth in niche service areas.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Service Contract Renewal autoclaves and water systems

Notice Description

Service Contract Renewal autoclaves and water systems, Start date 1/9/25. End date 31/8/26 year 1 of 3

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a68a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061625-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71900000 - Laboratory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£35,935 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
1 Oct 2025 - 31 Aug 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement-finance@salford.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SALFORD
Postcode
M5 4WT
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Salford
Electoral Ward
Ordsall
Westminster Constituency
Salford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AVIDITY SCIENCE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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