Award

Dilution Refrigerator

HERIOT-WATT UNIVERSITY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

21 Feb 2022 at 00:00

Tender

23 Dec 2021 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Dilution Refrigerator" was initiated by Heriot-Watt University, a reputable institution located in Riccarton, Edinburgh. This contract, which falls under the education category, was conducted through an open procurement method. The tender period ended on 25 January 2022, with the award made to Bluefors Oy, a large supplier from Helsinki. The contract has been signed and is currently active as of 21 February 2022, detailing the supply, delivery, and installation of the refrigeration unit for the School of Engineering and Physical Sciences at the university's Riccarton Campus.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in advanced engineering equipment and technologies, particularly those focused on refrigeration solutions and installation services. Potential bidders should ideally possess a solid financial background, demonstrated by a minimum turnover of £500,000 over the past two years, and must adhere to comprehensive insurance requirements. Companies that can showcase robust technical capabilities and a history of similar projects will find themselves well-positioned to compete for this contract, thus fostering growth and innovation within their respective fields.

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Notice Title

Dilution Refrigerator

Notice Description

The University is seeking a Contractor to supply, deliver and install a Dilution Refrigerator on behalf of the School of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University is seeking a Contractor to supply, deliver and install a Dilution Refrigerator on behalf of the School of Engineering and Physical Sciences. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000678250
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB441626
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Feb 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Jan 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Feb 20224 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HERIOT-WATT UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
RICCARTON, EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH14 4AP
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM75 City of Edinburgh

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Pentland Hills
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BLUEFORS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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