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Summary of the contracting process

Swansea University has awarded a contract for a Full Vacuum Concentrator System, including a vacuum pump and sample adapters, to Fisher Scientific Ltd. This procurement falls under the industry category of goods, specifically related to laboratory and medical research equipment. The contract is managed by the university's Procurement, Finance Department and is funded by the Higher Education Research Council (HERC) Capital - ECR fund with a budget of GBP 30,000. The equipment, crucial for solvent management in fabrication processes, is set to be delivered by 31st March 2025. The procurement process was an 'open' method conducted online via eTenderwales, with the tender period ending on 3rd February 2025 and the award confirmed on 21st February 2025.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, especially for companies specialising in laboratory and medical research equipment. Businesses that supply high-grade vacuum pumps, laboratory adapters, and other related accessories are particularly well-suited to compete in this space. By securing such contracts, suppliers can strengthen their portfolio, increase revenue, and build long-term relationships with influential educational institutions like Swansea University.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Awarded contract for a Full Vacuum Concentrator System (including Vacuum Pump and Sample Adapters)

Notice Description

A Vacuum Concentrator has now been procured for solvent swapping during fabrication processes and this equipment will fill the deficit of sample solvent management alongside the rotary evaporator and lyophiliser mentioned above.External funding of GBP PS30,000 (VAT exempt due to the medical research nature of the equipment) will now be spent from the Higher Education Research Council (HERC) Capital - ECR fund and the equipment will be delivered by 31st March 2025.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-147336
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=147336
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

42 - Industrial machinery

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)


CPV Codes

31111000 - Adapters

33190000 - Miscellaneous medical devices and products

42122410 - Pumps for medical use

42122450 - Vacuum pumps

42122500 - Laboratory pumps and accessories

42124300 - Parts of air or vacuum pumps, of air or gas compressors

42124320 - Parts of vacuum pumps

44164200 - Tubing

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Mar 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Swansea University
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWANSEA
Postcode
SA2 8PP
Postcode Area
Swansea
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL43 Swansea
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Swansea
Electoral Ward
Sketty
Westminster Constituency
Swansea West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Fisher Scientific Ltd

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