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title: "Purchase of Cryostat"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-07e35052-a3c6-4858-9471-531f05adb7ce"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL"
published: "2017-10-05"
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# Purchase of Cryostat

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-07e35052-a3c6-4858-9471-531f05adb7ce

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## Summary

The University of Bristol is currently conducting an open tender for the purchase of a Cryostat, classified under the CPV code for laboratory, optical, and precision equipment, excluding glasses. This procurement is taking place in Bristol, specifically in the South West region of England. The tender was published on 5th October 2017 and will close on 8th November 2017, offering a contract valued at £119,700. The contract period is set to commence on 24th November 2017 and will last until 23rd November 2018.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), to expand their market reach within the higher education sector. Companies specialising in laboratory and scientific equipment, as well as those with capabilities in precision manufacturing, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging with the University of Bristol can not only lead to secured contracts but also foster long-term business relationships within the academic and research community.

## Notice

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## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5f180d64-76ce-41af-8602-f4948b2735ce |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Oct 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Nov 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 24 Nov 2017 - 23 Nov 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £119,700 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS2 8BB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of |
| Local authority | Bristol, City of |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol Central |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 5 Oct 2017 at 15:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5f180d64-76ce-41af-8602-f4948b2735ce

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5f180d64-76ce-41af-8602-f4948b2735ce
  5th October 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://tenders.bris.ac.uk
  Link to eSourcing Portal

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