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title: "Respirometer for the study of the respiration of microorganisms"
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# Respirometer for the study of the respiration of microorganisms

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-018e5c7c-3a3b-40fc-bb09-c640fb5817a1

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## Summary

The University of Southampton has awarded a contract for the procurement of a respirometer designed for studying the respiration of microorganisms. The procurement falls under the industry category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipments (excluding glasses) with CPV code 38000000. The project is based in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The tender was completed with a competitive quotation process below the threshold, and the contract period runs from 5th November 2024 to 5th December 2025. The key dates include the end of the tender period on 18th October 2024, with the contract officially awarded on 5th November 2024 and published on 6th November 2024. The total contract value is £33,165.87.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory equipment, particularly those focusing on SME operations capable of providing high-precision scientific instruments. Companies that produce or distribute equipment for analysing the respiration rate and chemical toxicity evaluation on microorganisms would be well-suited to participate. Given the nature of the project, collaborations with academic and research institutions can prove beneficial for businesses aiming for growth in the scientific and technical instruments sector. The University of Southampton's rigorous procurement standards offer a prestigious partnership and potential for future collaborations.

## Notice

A respirometer designed for measuring the respiration rate of microorganisms, it should be capable of evaluating the activity of these organisms under various conditions, as well as assessing the toxicity of chemicals on them.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8d9c2163-b185-45e4-aa60-e5797cf961ae |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | 5 Nov 2024 - 5 Dec 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £33,165 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £33,165 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON |
| Locality | SOUTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO17 1BJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ32 Southampton |
| Local authority | Southampton |
| Electoral ward | Portswood |
| Westminster constituency | Southampton Test |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | COLUMBUS INSTRUMENTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

## Release History

- 6 Nov 2024 at 16:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8d9c2163-b185-45e4-aa60-e5797cf961ae

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8d9c2163-b185-45e4-aa60-e5797cf961ae
  6th November 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.southampton.ac.uk/

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