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title: "Laboratory Equipment"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH"
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# Laboratory Equipment

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0d597a6c-7eed-40dc-8342-7d136105a415

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## Summary

The University of Plymouth, located in Plymouth, England, has completed a procurement process for laboratory capital equipment, specifically a Shimadzu TOC-L carbon instrument. The procurement falls under the industry category "Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excluding glasses)" with a classification code of 38000000. This direct procurement method involved a single tender action below the threshold, valued at £55,411.61. The tender period ended on 17 June 2024, with the contract running from 18 June 2024 to 16 September 2024, spanning the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory and precision equipment. SME companies can particularly benefit from such contracts as they are specifically marked as suitable. Engaging in public procurement processes like this can enhance business growth by fostering relationships with reputable institutions like the University of Plymouth and aligning with strategic equipment provision. Large-scale suppliers such as SHIMADZU UK LIMITED, the awarded supplier, serve as exemplars, demonstrating the potential for positioning in the high-value market of specialised technical equipment. This contract highlights the demand for technical proficiency and reliability in delivering sophisticated lab instruments.

## Notice

Laboratory Capital Equipment. Shimazdu TOC-L (Carbon instrument)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/640bf765-4c49-407b-a7ac-62107f3b44fd |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Jul 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Jun 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Jun 2024 |
| Contract period | 17 Jun 2024 - 16 Sep 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £55,411 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £55,411 |
| 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 PLYMOUTH |
| Locality | PLYMOUTH |
| Post town | Plymouth |
| Postcode | PL4 8AA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK41 Plymouth |
| Local authority | Plymouth |
| Electoral ward | Drake |
| Westminster constituency | Plymouth Sutton and Devonport |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SHIMADZU |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 26 Jul 2024 at 11:06 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/640bf765-4c49-407b-a7ac-62107f3b44fd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/640bf765-4c49-407b-a7ac-62107f3b44fd
  26th July 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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