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Kent 2030 Capital Expenditure for School of Psychology

THE UNIVERSITY OF KENT

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01 Jun 2026 at 14:28

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves The University of Kent as the buying organisation, with a focus on capital expenditure for the School of Psychology titled "Kent 2030 Capital Expenditure for School of Psychology." This procurement, classified under the industry category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment, takes place in Canterbury, United Kingdom. The most recent stage of the procurement, dated 1st June 2026, has reached completion with the procurement method being direct, under the threshold without competition. The contract, valued at EUR 116,379.40, covers the procurement of a DualBrite MKIV fNIRS package, including peripherals, an extended warranty, and an upgrade of MKIII to MKIV devices, with the contract period spanning from 1st June 2026 to 30th June 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the manufacturing and supply of laboratory and precision equipment, like small to medium-sized enterprises specialising in non-invasive brain imaging technologies. Such enterprises can benefit from expanding their reach into educational institutions looking to upgrade their research capabilities. Suppliers with expertise in providing high-quality scientific equipment stand a chance to grow their business associations, particularly in the academic sector, which often seeks innovative and reliable technology solutions.

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Notice Title

Kent 2030 Capital Expenditure for School of Psychology

Notice Description

1 x DualBrite MKIV fNIRS package including additional peripherals, extended warranty and upgrade of MKIII to MKIV devices.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06aa87
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051498-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award 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

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)


CPV Codes

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£116,379 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jun 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 May 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 30 Jun 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE UNIVERSITY OF KENT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CANTERBURY
Postcode
CT2 7NZ
Post Town
Canterbury
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ44 East Kent
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Canterbury
Electoral Ward
Blean Forest
Westminster Constituency
Canterbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ARTINIS MEDICAL SYSTEMS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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