--- title: "A Refrigerated Floor Standing Super Speed Centrifuge" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-252b8c87-d3f9-498d-809a-6ce9ce2016e1" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-252b8c87-d3f9-498d-809a-6ce9ce2016e1" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-252b8c87-d3f9-498d-809a-6ce9ce2016e1.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-252b8c87-d3f9-498d-809a-6ce9ce2016e1.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF READING" published: "2018-12-04" --- # A Refrigerated Floor Standing Super Speed Centrifuge Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF READING Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-252b8c87-d3f9-498d-809a-6ce9ce2016e1 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-252b8c87-d3f9-498d-809a-6ce9ce2016e1) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-252b8c87-d3f9-498d-809a-6ce9ce2016e1.json) ## Summary The University of Reading is currently conducting an open procurement process for a Refrigerated Floor Standing Super Speed Centrifuge to cater to various laboratory users expected to share space in the near future. The tender, identified as UOR-LAB-18-008, was published on 30th November 2018, with a total contract value estimated at £56,000, and a minimum value of £50,000. The procurement process is at the tender stage, closing on 10th December 2018. The centrifuge is classified under the CPV code 42930000, signifying its category as goods within the apparatus and machinery sector, specifically located in Reading, South East England. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory equipment, particularly manufacturers or suppliers of centrifuges and related accessories. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) would be particularly well-suited to compete given the procurement's inclusivity criteria. With the contract period extending from 14th January 2019 to 14th January 2021, successful bidders will have the chance to establish a long-term relationship with the University of Reading, potentially leading to further contract opportunities in the educational sector. ## Notice A floor standing refrigerated super speed centrifuge is required to meet the needs of a wide range of users who will soon be occupying the same laboratory space Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a03cf1e6-b799-43ec-882d-1d36d00b6699 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 4 Dec 2018 | | Submission deadline | 10 Dec 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 14 Jan 2019 - 14 Jan 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £56,000 | | 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 READING | | Locality | READING | | Post town | Reading | | Postcode | RG6 6AQ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLJ16 Berkshire West | | Local authority | Wokingham | | Electoral ward | Maiden Erlegh & Whitegates | | Westminster constituency | Earley and Woodley | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 42 - Industrial machinery ### Codes - 42930000 - Centrifuges, calendering or vending machines - 42931000 - Centrifuges - 42931100 - Laboratory centrifuges and accessories - 42931110 - Floor-model centrifuges - 42931140 - Rotary equipment for centrifuges - 42952000 - Parts of centrifuges ## Release History - 4 Dec 2018 at 10:44 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a03cf1e6-b799-43ec-882d-1d36d00b6699 - 4 Dec 2018 at 10:43 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a03cf1e6-b799-43ec-882d-1d36d00b6699 - 4 Dec 2018 at 10:43 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a03cf1e6-b799-43ec-882d-1d36d00b6699 - 4 Dec 2018 at 10:43 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a03cf1e6-b799-43ec-882d-1d36d00b6699 - 4 Dec 2018 at 10:43 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a03cf1e6-b799-43ec-882d-1d36d00b6699 - 3 Dec 2018 at 16:14 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a03cf1e6-b799-43ec-882d-1d36d00b6699 - 3 Dec 2018 at 16:14 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a03cf1e6-b799-43ec-882d-1d36d00b6699 - 30 Nov 2018 at 16:14 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a03cf1e6-b799-43ec-882d-1d36d00b6699 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a03cf1e6-b799-43ec-882d-1d36d00b6699 4th December 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/theuniversityofreading/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - http://www.reading.ac.uk/procurement ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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