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TOC Unit

UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND

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09 Oct 2025 at 14:21

Summary of the contracting process

The University of the West of England has completed a procurement process for a "TOC Unit," inclusive of a 10-year licence, training, and installation services. This procurement falls under the category of detection and analysis apparatus, with additional services in installation, software supply, and training. The main procurement category is goods, with some services involved. The contract was awarded to SHIMADZU UK LIMITED, based in Milton Keynes. The tender process was classified as "Below threshold - unknown" and concluded on 30th June 2025, with the contract covering the period from 1st to 2nd July 2025. The procurement primarily took place in Bristol, United Kingdom (UKK12). This contract was active as of 9th October 2025, with the gross contract amounting to £73,898. The procurement's legal basis is supported by the UKPGA 2023/54.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the supply and installation of detection and analysis apparatus. Companies that offer complementary services such as software provision and training can also benefit from similar procurement opportunities. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like SHIMADZU UK LIMITED successfully participated in the contract, demonstrating that the process is well-suited to agile companies specialising in cutting-edge technological apparatus and associated services. The successful delivery of this contract at the University of the West of England could pave the way for future opportunities with similar institutions or other public authorities seeking advanced technical equipment and service solutions.

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Notice Title

TOC Unit

Notice Description

TOC Unit (inc 10yr licence, training and installation)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05abd4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063812-2025
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)

51 - Installation services (except software)

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

38430000 - Detection and analysis apparatus

51100000 - Installation services of electrical and mechanical equipment

72268000 - Software supply services

80500000 - Training services

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
9 Oct 20254 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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