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ATEX Spark Free Freezer

UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND

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21 May 2026 at 15:07

Summary of the contracting process

The University of the West of England, a sub-central public authority based in Bristol, United Kingdom, recently completed a procurement process for the acquisition of an ATEX Spark Free Freezer. This procurement, categorised under goods, took place as a direct procurement method below the threshold and without competition. The contract was signed with Scientific Laboratory Supplies Limited on 24th April 2026, and the contract period spanned the 25th and 26th of April 2026. The freezer is intended for use at the University’s Frenchay Campus in the UKK12 region.

This procurement presents a clear opportunity for suppliers specialising in scientific laboratory equipment, particularly those capable of meeting niche safety and performance requirements such as ATEX compliance. Businesses that focus on manufacturing or supplying advanced laboratory-freezing equipment could find similar opportunities beneficial for growth by fostering relationships with educational institutions. Such partnerships can enhance the supplier’s portfolio and pave the way for further collaborations in the public educational sector.

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Notice Title

ATEX Spark Free Freezer

Notice Description

FRE1001 Liebherr SFFfg 4001 Performance with ATEX Spark Free Freezer 1884x597x654mm 316L Capacity with Drawers

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069fc6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047317-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery


CPV Codes

42532000 - Parts of freezing equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£80,520 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Apr 20261 months ago
Contract Period
24 Apr 2026 - 26 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

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