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title: "Provision of Laboratory Equipment Award"
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# Provision of Laboratory Equipment Award

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL LANCASHIRE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4c7a6e6b-8418-48e0-9ca2-308b2e60fd98

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## Summary

The University of Central Lancashire is currently engaged in the provision of laboratory equipment, having sought suppliers for this tender process. The procurement, categorized under laboratory, optical and precision equipment, is aimed at delivering three specific lots: a UV-Vis spectrophotometer, an FT-IR spectrometer with diamond ATR accessory, and a fluorescence spectrometer. The tender was officially published on 26th May 2022, with an end date for submissions set for 17th June 2022. The corresponding contract commenced on 27th June 2022, valued at £180,000. All equipment is to be delivered to the university's Preston campus by 31st July 2022, with detailed specifications provided in the tender documentation.

This procurement opportunity presents an excellent avenue for businesses specializing in laboratory equipment to expand their market presence. Companies with expertise in supplying optical and precision instruments, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs), would be well-suited to participate. The open procurement method indicates that a variety of suppliers can engage with this process, making it accessible for innovative firms ready to meet the specified contract requirements. Successful completion of this contract could lead to further opportunities within the academic sector and beyond, reinforcing business growth in the competitive laboratory equipment market.

## Notice

The University of Central Lancashire is seeking to appoint a specialist laboratory equipment provider across multiple Lots. The equipment should be delivered to the University by 31st of July 2022. If that is not feasible, please provide indicative delivery time. The procurement is split into three lots: - Lot 1 - Provision of UV-Vis Spectrophotometer - Lot 2 - Provision of FT-IR Spectrometer with Diamond ATR Accessory - Lot 3 - provision of Fluorescence Spectrometer The successful tenderer will be expected to achieve and deliver all of the requirements set out in this specification as part of delivering the requirements. Full details in respect of the specific requirements are contained within this specification document. Tenderers can express an interest in any or all of the lots.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/43e9b7a9-9ad4-4a0a-964a-6daee880a150 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Aug 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Jun 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Jul 2022 |
| Contract period | 4 Jul 2022 - 4 Jul 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £180,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £103,018 |
| 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 | THE UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL LANCASHIRE |
| Locality | PRESTON |
| Post town | Preston |
| Postcode | PR1 2HE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD45 Mid Lancashire |
| Local authority | Preston |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Preston |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | 2. SHIMADZU |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 2 Aug 2022 at 08:36 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/43e9b7a9-9ad4-4a0a-964a-6daee880a150
- 26 May 2022 at 09:28 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/05fdb063-ba68-4292-941e-a71d616c6255

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/43e9b7a9-9ad4-4a0a-964a-6daee880a150
  2nd August 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/05fdb063-ba68-4292-941e-a71d616c6255
  26th May 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://esourcing.uclan.ac.uk

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