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title: "Laboratory Equipment"
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# Laboratory Equipment

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2945c090-0b34-4715-98c1-a946f2579f35

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## Summary

The University of Plymouth has concluded a procurement process for laboratory equipment under the industry category of laboratory furniture (CPV code 39180000). The procurement, valued at GBP 28,352.75, utilised a limited procurement method with a competitive quotation process below the threshold level. The tender process is complete, with the contract awarded on 22nd January 2025 to RS Components Ltd., a large-scale supplier. The delivery location for this contract is the South West region of the United Kingdom, and the contract period spans from 22nd January 2025 to 22nd April 2025.

This tender represents significant business growth opportunities for companies supplying laboratory furniture and equipment, especially those experienced in competitive quotations below the threshold. Although this specific procurement did not prioritise SMEs or VCSEs, large businesses like RS Components Ltd. were well-suited to compete and successfully secure the contract. Businesses with robust capabilities in delivering high-quality laboratory equipment within specified timeframes and budget constraints can find similar tenders prospectively beneficial.

## Notice

Laboratory Equipment

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/423973a1-3875-4781-9640-8882a1765ad6 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 22 Jan 2025 - 22 Apr 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £28,352 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £28,352 |
| 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 | RS COMPONENTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 39180000 - Laboratory furniture

## Release History

- 13 Feb 2025 at 09:06 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/423973a1-3875-4781-9640-8882a1765ad6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/423973a1-3875-4781-9640-8882a1765ad6
  13th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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