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title: "US_24002"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX(THE)"
published: "2024-02-19"
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# US_24002

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX(THE)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-213899e1-8867-49a5-bc68-b5e90f0942c5

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## Summary

The University of Sussex awarded a contract for "The Supply, Delivery, Warranty and Installation of a Closed-Cycle Cryosystem" to Attocube Systems AG. The procurement process was completed under an open procedure (below threshold) with a total value of £350,000. The contract period runs from 9th February 2024 to 7th February 2025, with the tender period ending on 30th November 2023. The University of Sussex is seeking goods and has confirmed the suitability for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

This procurement opportunity by the University of Sussex presents potential business growth for suppliers in the laboratory, optical, and precision equipment sector. Businesses offering cryosystem equipment and related services would be well-suited to compete for this tender opportunity. The contract value of £350,000 provides a significant revenue opportunity for the winning supplier, Attocube Systems AG, acknowledging the potential for SMEs in this industry to benefit from engaging in public procurement processes with the university.

## Notice

The Supply, Delivery, Installation and Warranty of a Cryosystem

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a4faca8f-f19d-401b-9d9b-4fde936e4272 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Feb 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Nov 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Feb 2024 |
| Contract period | 9 Feb 2024 - 7 Feb 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £350,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £175,000 |
| 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 SUSSEX(THE) |
| Locality | BRIGHTON |
| Post town | Brighton |
| Postcode | BN1 9RH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ21 Brighton and Hove |
| Local authority | Brighton and Hove |
| Electoral ward | Coldean & Stanmer |
| Westminster constituency | Brighton Pavilion |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ATTOCUBE SYSTEMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 19 Feb 2024 at 15:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a4faca8f-f19d-401b-9d9b-4fde936e4272

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a4faca8f-f19d-401b-9d9b-4fde936e4272
  19th February 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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