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title: "High Temperature Vacuum Furnace - AWARD"
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buyer: "LANCASTER UNIVERSITY"
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# High Temperature Vacuum Furnace - AWARD

Buyer: LANCASTER UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-49d3d6e4-ac39-4604-a19e-5881bf81b5bf

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## Summary

Lancaster University is inviting tenders for the supply of a High Temperature Vacuum Furnace as of May 25, 2017. This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically classified as laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. The tender process concluded on May 18, 2017, while the awarded contract commenced on May 24, 2017, and will run until May 23, 2018. The procurement was carried out through an open procedure, allowing a wide range of suppliers to participate.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses in the manufacturing and supply of scientific equipment, especially those specialised in laboratory and industrial appliances. Companies that can demonstrate their ability to provide such high-temperature equipment, along with a proven track record of compatibility and reliability in similar projects, would be particularly well-suited to compete in future tenders linked to this award, especially if additional funding becomes available for associated purchases.

## Notice

The Purchaser is inviting tenders on the terms set out in this ITT for the supply of a High Temperature Vacuum Furnace. There will be the possibility of a contract extension to accommodate further compatible and complimentary purchases in the future, subject to grant funding.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/77a248ce-2b62-4ace-9670-93f14defc8bc |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 May 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 18 May 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 May 2017 |
| Contract period | 23 May 2017 - 23 May 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £99,000 |
| 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 | LANCASTER UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | LANCASTER |
| Post town | Lancaster |
| Postcode | LA1 4YR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD44 Lancaster and Wyre |
| Local authority | Lancaster |
| Electoral ward | University |
| Westminster constituency | Lancaster and Wyre |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CARBOLITE-GERO |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 25 May 2017 at 13:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/77a248ce-2b62-4ace-9670-93f14defc8bc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/77a248ce-2b62-4ace-9670-93f14defc8bc
  25th May 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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