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Centrifuges and accessories

University of Exeter

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24 Jul 2026 at 12:20

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Exeter procured centrifuges and associated accessories for laboratory use. The equipment must be compatible with the existing rotors in the laboratory, making this a specialised supply requirement rather than a general laboratory equipment purchase. The procurement is for goods, including laboratory, optical and precision equipment. Delivery is in the United Kingdom, with the buying organisation based at Northcote House, Exeter. The requirement was managed by the University of Exeter as the public-sector buyer. The scope covered one completed requirement for centrifuges and accessories, linked to the university’s existing laboratory infrastructure and equipment compatibility needs.

This procurement has been awarded and the tender is complete. The University of Exeter used a direct award below the applicable threshold, without competition. One supplier was selected: Beckman Coulter United Kingdom Limited. The award was made on 10 June 2026, with a contract signed on 10 June 2026. The active contract runs from 11 June 2026 to 9 June 2027. Its value is £154,449 excluding VAT, or £185,339 including VAT. The award covers the single completed requirement for centrifuges and accessories. The procurement was evaluated through the direct-award route, reflecting the need for equipment compatible with the laboratory’s existing rotors.

This procurement demonstrates demand for specialist centrifuge equipment and accessories where compatibility with installed laboratory rotors is central to the purchasing decision. Suppliers would need a technically credible range of centrifuges, accessories and related laboratory equipment, together with detailed knowledge of rotor and instrument compatibility. Manufacturers, authorised distributors and specialist laboratory-equipment suppliers are the most relevant competitors, particularly those able to support existing Beckman Coulter systems or offer demonstrably compatible alternatives. Credibility would also depend on reliable supply, accurate technical advice and the capacity to provide equipment and accessories as an integrated solution for a university laboratory. The incumbent supplier was an SME, showing that a business of this scale can serve the requirement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Centrifuges and accessories

Notice Description

Centrifuges and accessories that are only compatible with the existing rotors in the lab.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d31e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070243-2026
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
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
£154,449 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jul 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
11 Jun 2026 - 9 Jun 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
University of Exeter
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX4 4QJ
Postcode Area
Exeter
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
Duryard and St James
Westminster Constituency
Exeter

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Beckman Coulter UK Ltd

Further Information

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