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title: "Purchase of laboratory equipment"
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# Purchase of laboratory equipment

Buyer: NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2e4fd2db-8db4-405b-bcac-1eb1fbc8279b

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## Summary

Newcastle University has successfully completed a procurement process for the purchase of laboratory equipment, classified under the medical equipment industry. The tender, titled "Purchase of laboratory equipment", included items such as centrifuges and adaptors, with a total contract value of £42,058.52. The procurement method for this contract was not specified, and the tender stage has now concluded. This procurement process was initiated on 24th February 2017 and was active until the end date of 31st March 2017, with delivery targeted for the North East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth in the laboratory supply sector, particularly for businesses that specialise in medical or laboratory equipment. Suppliers with capabilities in providing high-quality centrifuges and related accessories would be particularly well-suited to compete for similar contracts. The active involvement of large-scale suppliers like VWR International t/a Lab3 indicates a competitive market, making it essential for emerging and established businesses to align their offerings with the specific needs of academic and research institutions.

## Notice

521-1379 Heraeus Multifuge X1R bench top 521-1775 Tx-400 swing Out rotor without Tx-400 swing Out 521-1361 Tx-400 Round buckets 521-1362 bio containment lids for 400ml 521-1418 Adaptors for 9x15ml conical Tub 521-1437 Adaptors for 27 x 5/7ml blood collection Tubes

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7869a617-cc8c-4514-a856-533dd3e738ff |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not applicable |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Mar 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Feb 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Feb 2017 |
| Contract period | 24 Feb 2017 - 31 Mar 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £42,058 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £42,058 |
| 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 | NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE1 8AF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Electoral ward | Monument |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | VWR INTERNATIONAL T/A LAB3 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 33100000 - Medical equipments
- 42931000 - Centrifuges

## Release History

- 10 Mar 2017 at 09:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7869a617-cc8c-4514-a856-533dd3e738ff

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7869a617-cc8c-4514-a856-533dd3e738ff
  10th March 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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