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Laboratory Glasswasher

UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND

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21 May 2026 at 13:53

Summary of the contracting process

The University of the West of England, located in Bristol, United Kingdom, concluded a procurement process for a Laboratory Glasswasher, specifically the AA01260387 Getinge Ultima 1300LX model. The procurement pertains to the goods industry category, focusing on miscellaneous cleaning machines, and the award stage was completed with an official signing on 16th April 2026. The procurement followed a direct method, being below the threshold, and thus, conducted without competition. Key delivery locations are within the UKK12 region, and the process was governed under the legal framework of the UKPGA 2023/54.

This tender provides an excellent opportunity for businesses operating in the laboratory equipment and cleaning machinery sectors to explore potential collaboration with academic institutions. Companies like Scientific Laboratory Supplies Limited, which successfully supplied the equipment under this contract, are well-suited due to their expertise and scale as a small to medium enterprise (SME). Such contracts can facilitate business growth by fostering relationships with educational buyers and accessing niche markets within the public sector. This procurement demonstrates the possibility for other suppliers to engage in similar opportunities where cutting-edge laboratory solutions are required.

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Notice Title

Laboratory Glasswasher

Notice Description

AA01260387 Getinge Ultima 1300LX Laboratory Glasswasher

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069f72
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047194-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery


CPV Codes

42995000 - Miscellaneous cleaning machines

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£44,626 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Apr 20261 months ago
Contract Period
16 Apr 2026 - 18 Apr 2026 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

SCIENTIFIC LABORATORY SUPPLIES

Further Information

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