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title: "GB-Leeds: 2024-25/4299 - Advanced Composites Manufacturing Equipment and Installation"
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# GB-Leeds: 2024-25/4299 - Advanced Composites Manufacturing Equipment and Installation

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF LEEDS  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-189806ac-a2a8-45ba-8299-79beedfad516

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## Summary

The University of Leeds is inviting tenders for the procurement titled 'Advanced Composites Manufacturing Equipment and Installation' under the industry category 'Installation services of laboratory equipment'. This project is focused on the School of Mechanical Engineering and pertains to the establishment of a new practical laboratory. The procurement process is at the tender stage, with the tender period ending on 16 January 2025. The contract is expected to commence on 31 July 2025 and conclude on 31 July 2026. This initiative is located in Yorkshire and the Humber, United Kingdom, and the procurement method chosen is an open procedure. The total contract value is estimated to be between £100,000 and £500,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, especially for small or medium enterprises (SMEs) specialised in the installation of laboratory equipment. The contract offers a substantial financial range, making it an attractive proposition for businesses looking to establish or expand their presence in the academic-manufacturing equipment sector. Companies with expertise in polymer composite manufacturing systems will find this project particularly suitable and will have the chance to contribute to a high-profile educational institution's infrastructure, potentially opening avenues for future contracts in similar domains.

## Notice

The School of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Leeds is seeking tenders for Advanced Composites Manufacturing Equipment and Installation. Advanced Composites Manufacturing will be a new practical laboratory at the School of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Leeds for equipment and installation of polymer composites manufacturing system Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bedc04b8-e4af-4af3-b412-424f8a748e8b |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000 |
| 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 LEEDS |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS2 9JZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Little London & Woodhouse |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds Central and Headingley |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 51 - Installation services (except software)

### Codes

- 51430000 - Installation services of laboratory equipment

## Release History

- 9 Dec 2024 at 10:35 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bedc04b8-e4af-4af3-b412-424f8a748e8b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bedc04b8-e4af-4af3-b412-424f8a748e8b
  9th December 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Leeds:-2024-25/4299---Advanced-Composites-Manufacturing-Equipment-and-Installation/W92F3N9J42
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