Award

UoS/DH/25/26/Upgrade to Test Expert 3 Package

UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD

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02 Mar 2026 at 09:57

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Salford has awarded a contract for the "Upgrade to Test Expert 3 Package," under the category of installation services of laboratory equipment. The procurement process involved a direct method, specifically below the threshold without competition, indicating a streamlined approach. The award, dated 2 March 2026, marks the completion of this procurement stage, with the contract commencing on 16 March 2026 and concluding on 30 July 2026. The service will be delivered within the UKD3 region, providing opportunities for local engagement in Salford, United Kingdom.

This procurement offers business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in the installation of laboratory equipment within the services sector. Despite the lack of competition due to the direct procurement method, businesses experienced in handling similar equipment upgrades could gain insights into future procurement needs of public authorities. Large enterprises like ZwickRoell Ltd, the successful supplier, have set a precedent for capacity and expertise in such bids, suggesting that businesses capable of delivering specialised installation services promptly may find success in similar tender opportunities.

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Notice Title

UoS/DH/25/26/Upgrade to Test Expert 3 Package

Notice Description

Award Notice for Upgrade to Test Expert 3 Package.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065f0c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018236-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

51 - Installation services (except software)


CPV Codes

51430000 - Installation services of laboratory equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£69,591 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
16 Mar 2026 - 30 Jul 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

ZWICKROELL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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