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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-b5fd17-0eb755d0-e492-4a81-8812-3aa9afd1369d

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## Summary

The University of Plymouth has finalised a contract for the procurement of laboratory furniture under the title "Laboratory Equipment". This procurement falls under the industry category of goods, specifically laboratory furniture (CPV: 39180000). The contract, valued at £147,644.11, pertains to the South West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement process followed a single tender action (below threshold) method and has successfully passed the award stage, with the official publication of the award notice on 10 April 2025. The contract was awarded to Swale Technologies Ltd, commencing from 7 February 2025 and concluding on 31 March 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory furniture, particularly SMEs. With the University of Plymouth being proactive in sourcing specific goods, companies that can offer high-quality and customisable laboratory equipment stand to benefit. This award is indicative of the university's commitment to engaging with SMEs, providing them with a platform to showcase their expertise and grow their business through impactful contracts in the education sector.

## Notice

Laboratory Equipment

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a66b2019-4e0b-4e3d-b54a-a84af55ff4a6 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 7 Feb 2025 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £147,644 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £147,644 |
| 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 | SWALE TECHNOLOGIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

### Codes

- 39180000 - Laboratory furniture

## Release History

- 10 Apr 2025 at 10:22 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a66b2019-4e0b-4e3d-b54a-a84af55ff4a6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a66b2019-4e0b-4e3d-b54a-a84af55ff4a6
  10th April 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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