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Service Contract for Voice 200 Ultra Instrument

UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND

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28 Oct 2025 at 11:21

Summary of the contracting process

The University of the West of England, with its main address at Frenchay Campus, Bristol, recently completed a procurement process for a service contract titled "Service Contract for Voice 200 Ultra Instrument." The contract, focused on the repair and maintenance services of measuring, testing, and checking apparatus, was directly awarded without competition, falling below the threshold for requiring competitive tendering. The procurement, classified under the services category, was finalised and took effect from 17th October 2025 to 18th October 2025. DaVinci Laboratory Solutions UK & Ireland Ltd, located in Birmingham, was selected as the supplier in this contract, valued at £45,950 gross.

This service contract presents opportunities for businesses specializing in the maintenance and repair of scientific instruments, specifically those familiar with the Voice 200 Ultra system. As the procurement was direct, small to medium enterprises (SMEs) with specialised technical skills could be advantageous in competing for similar future opportunities. Companies interested in building a strong relationship with academic institutions, such as the University of the West of England, could consider focusing on delivering exceptional service to secure potential follow-up contracts in the educational or scientific sectors.

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Notice Title

Service Contract for Voice 200 Ultra Instrument

Notice Description

Service contract standard for Voice 200 Ultra instrument serial number: 3412585 as per quote 51000197

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d506
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068876-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50410000 - Repair and maintenance services of measuring, testing and checking apparatus

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£38,292 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Oct 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
16 Oct 2025 - 18 Oct 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

DAVINCI LABORATORY SOLUTIONS UK & IRELAND

Further Information

Notice Documents

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