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STEMM Equipment

UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH

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20 Nov 2025 at 08:47

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by the University of Plymouth involves the acquisition of laboratory capital equipment, specifically STEMM equipment. This contract falls within the 'goods' category and has been awarded to REVVITY (UK) LTD. The procurement method was limited competition due to being below the threshold. Located at Drakes Circus in Plymouth, the University is a sub-central government public authority. The contract went through the awarding stage, with the notice published on 20th November 2025. Key dates include the contract period from 26th September 2025 to 26th November 2025, with the contract being signed on 25th September 2025. The equipment will be delivered across various regions in the United Kingdom, including UKC, UKD, UKE, and others.

This procurement offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in laboratory equipment supply, as highlighted by the selected supplier, REVVITY (UK) LTD. Companies in the laboratory equipment industry, or those capable of providing laboratory furniture as per the Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV) code 39180000, would have been well-suited to compete for this tender. Given the wide delivery scope across several UK regions, businesses with robust distribution networks can leverage such contracts to expand their operational footprint within the public sector.

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Notice Title

STEMM Equipment

Notice Description

Laboratory Capital Equipment

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e4ee
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075462-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products


CPV Codes

39180000 - Laboratory furniture

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£59,999 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
25 Sep 2025 - 26 Nov 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
supplier@plymouth.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
PLYMOUTH
Postcode
PL4 8AA
Post Town
Plymouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK41 Plymouth
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Plymouth
Electoral Ward
Drake
Westminster Constituency
Plymouth Sutton and Devonport

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

REVVITY (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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