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title: "The procurement of a single supplier framework for the provision of scientific, manufacturing and research equipment, and consumables"
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buyer: "AWE PLC"
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# The procurement of a single supplier framework for the provision of scientific, manufacturing and research equipment, and consumables

Buyer: AWE PLC  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-43739f9a-b300-409f-8fcd-28485ba16c81

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## Summary

The procurement process is currently at the Tender stage, led by AWE PLC, a buyer based in England. The tender is for the provision of a single supplier framework for scientific, manufacturing, and research equipment, with a total value of £300,000,000. The procurement method is a Framework agreement following the Negotiated Procedure. The tender deadline is on April 8, 2024, and the contract period is set to start on November 1, 2024, running until October 31, 2028. The industry category for this opportunity is Laboratory, optical, and precision equipments, focusing on the South East region in the United Kingdom.

This tender presents a significant business growth opportunity for companies specializing in scientific and manufacturing equipment. Businesses in the laboratory equipment industry would be well-suited to compete for this framework agreement. The long-term contract period offers stability and potential for revenue growth, making it an attractive prospect for suitable suppliers looking to expand their market presence in the specified industry category.

## Notice

Full information can be found on our Find a Tender Publication - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006399-2024?origin=SearchResults&p=1

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/84b047ca-1098-4598-be05-49ec6013c05c |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Framework agreement (Regulation 20) following the Negotiated Procedure (Regulation 18) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Feb 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Apr 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2024 - 31 Oct 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £300,000,000 |
| 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 | AWE PLC |
| Locality | READING |
| Post town | Reading |
| Postcode | RG7 4PR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ16 Berkshire West |
| Local authority | West Berkshire |
| Electoral ward | Aldermaston |
| Westminster constituency | Reading West and Mid Berkshire |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 28 Feb 2024 at 14:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/84b047ca-1098-4598-be05-49ec6013c05c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/84b047ca-1098-4598-be05-49ec6013c05c
  28th February 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006399-2024?origin=SearchResults&p=1

## Provenance

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