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24 Jun 2026 at 09:13

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the purchase titled "SDM3055 Siglent" was conducted by the University of the West of England, situated at the Frenchay Campus in Bristol. The procurement, related to the supply of a Multimeter, falls under the goods category, specifically instruments for measuring electrical quantities. This process, identified by the OCID ocds-h6vhtk-06bbc3, was completed using a direct method without competition, suitable for procurement below the threshold. The contract was awarded to PASS (PORTABLE APPLIANCE SAFETY SERVICES) LTD on 13th May 2026, covering a contract value of GBP 41,383.25, with the active status effective from 14th to 15th May 2026.

This tender offers a significant opportunity for businesses involved in the manufacture or supply of precision measuring instruments and electrical apparatuses. Given the direct procurement method used, such contracts present an advantageous opportunity for businesses capable of delivering specialised goods without requiring competitive bidding processes. Companies with robust capabilities in high-precision electronic instrumentation would be particularly well-suited to fulfill such contracts, aiding in client expansion within public authorities and educational institutions that regularly seek specialised equipment.

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Notice Title

SDM3055 Siglent

Notice Description

SDM3055 Siglent SDM3055 Multimeter 5 1/2 digit

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06bbc3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059250-2026
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

38341300 - Instruments for measuring electrical quantities

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£41,383 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jun 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
13 May 2026 - 15 May 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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

PASS (PORTABLE APPLIANCE SAFETY SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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