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Centrifuges and accessories

UNIVERSITY OF EXETER

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24 Jul 2026 at 11:20

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Exeter has concluded a procurement process for centrifuges and accessories compatible with existing laboratory rotors. The contract, identified by UE282491, targets the laboratory equipment industry, with the main procurement category being goods. Located in Exeter, UK (region UKK43), the tender progressed to the award stage as of 24th July 2026. The procurement was conducted through a direct method, below the threshold, thus executed without competition. The contract, valued at approximately £154,449 excluding taxes, was active from 11th June 2026 and is set to conclude on 9th June 2027. The awarded supplier for this project is Beckman Coulter United Kingdom Limited, enhancing their portfolio in precision laboratory equipment supplies.

This procurement presents a niche opportunity for suppliers specialising in laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. Given the direct procurement method used, it especially favours firms capable of rapidly fulfilling specific compatibility requirements, as detailed in the tender. Businesses that are looking to expand in the public sector and possess unique, high-quality equipment that can integrate seamlessly with existing infrastructure are well-positioned to benefit from such contracts. Additionally, firms that can establish robust relationships with universities and sub-central government authorities can enhance their growth prospects through similar tenders.

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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
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
£154,449 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
10 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX4 4QJ
Post Town
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 UNITED KINGDOM

Further Information

Notice Documents

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