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09 Jun 2026 at 12:50

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Huddersfield, a public authority in the United Kingdom, has recently completed a procurement process titled "Purchase of Various Probes." This tender falls under the industry category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. Located in Huddersfield, the procurement process was carried out without competition, below the threshold using a direct procurement method. Important dates in this process include the contract's start and end dates on 23rd May 2026, with the contract signed on 22nd May 2026. This procurement stage is in the award phase, and the details were last published on 9th June 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those involved in the supply of laboratory and precision equipment. As the procurement was completed through a direct method below the threshold without competition, SMEs like Hamilton Sales & Service UK Ltd, a supplier involved in this contract, can find promising prospects in similar future contracts. Companies that specialise in providing laboratory probes such as pH probes, dissolved oxygen probes, and cell density probes would be well-suited to compete in similar procurement processes. The direct nature of this procurement indicates potential for future direct contracts with the University of Huddersfield, benefitting suppliers who can meet specific needs efficiently.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Purchase of Various Probes

Notice Description

4 pH probes, 4 dissolved oxygen (DO) probes, 1 viable cell density probe, and 1 optical cell density probe, as detailed in quotation

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b0e2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054297-2026
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

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
Not specified
Contracts Value
£28,173 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
22 May 2026 - 23 May 2026 24 hours
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF HUDDERSFIELD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HUDDERSFIELD
Postcode
HD1 3DH
Post Town
Huddersfield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE44 Calderdale and Kirklees
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Kirklees
Electoral Ward
Newsome
Westminster Constituency
Huddersfield

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HAMILTON SALES & SERVICE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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