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Cell Culture Lab Installation

BATH SPA UNIVERSITY

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27 Feb 2026 at 14:27

Summary of the contracting process

Bath Spa University has completed the procurement process for the installation of a Cell Culture Lab, including specialist furniture. This project falls within the 'works' category and took place at Newton Park, Bath, UK. The tender process was limited, aiming to attract bids from qualified suppliers for below-threshold contracts. The contract was awarded to INNOVA DESIGN GROUP LIMITED, with activities scheduled from 19 March 2025 to 20 March 2025, marking the project's completion phase. The procurement utilized limited competition as per legal basis 2023/54, reflecting its focus on specific sector qualifications.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory furniture and building completion work. It presents growth prospects for firms capable of providing high-quality installations in educational environments. The project, valued at £75,980.38, highlights potential for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to showcase their expertise in delivering bespoke solutions for academic institutions. Enterprises with experience in similar contracts could find lucrative opportunities by engaging with universities and other sub-central government public authorities, broadening their reach in the contract furniture and specialist installation markets.

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Notice Title

Cell Culture Lab Installation

Notice Description

Cell Culture Lab Installation, Specialist furniture

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065e72
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017980-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
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

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

39180000 - Laboratory furniture

45400000 - Building completion work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£75,980 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Mar 202512 months ago
Contract Period
19 Mar 2025 - 20 Mar 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
BATH SPA UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BATH
Postcode
BA2 9BN
Post Town
Bath
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
Bath and North East Somerset
Electoral Ward
Saltford
Westminster Constituency
North East Somerset and Hanham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INNOVA DESIGN GROUP

Further Information

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