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title: "Procurement of UV-Vis Scanning Spectrometers"
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# Procurement of UV-Vis Scanning Spectrometers

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5217ef4f-bb55-44c0-ad35-177e1660b6b0

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## Summary

The University of Bristol has completed the procurement process for UV-Vis scanning spectrometers, required by its School of Biochemistry. This procurement falls under the industry category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment and involves a budget of £129,000. The tender was categorized as an open procedure and had its tender period ending on 27th September 2024. The awarded contract commenced on 16th December 2024 and will conclude on 31st March 2025, with all items to be delivered to the South West of the United Kingdom. The key dates highlighted include the award date on 12th December 2024 and the publication date on 18th December 2024.

This procurement provides a significant business growth opportunity especially for suppliers of laboratory and analytical instruments. The competitive pricing strategy employed by VWR International Ltd, the winning supplier, exemplifies how businesses supplying precision equipment can gain from such contracts. SMEs and VCSEs are particularly encouraged to participate in similar tenders as this procurement method was open and below the threshold, promoting inclusivity in bidding opportunities. Companies with capabilities in developing advanced measurement and analysis apparatus will find similar contracts beneficial for expanding their market presence in academic and research institutions.

## Notice

The University of Bristol School of Biochemistry is looking to replace a number of our 75 CECIL CE1011 visible light spectrophotometers with UV-Vis scanning spectrophotometers. The equipment required are scanning spectrophotometers that are capable of measuring across a range from 190 nm - 1100 nm. They need to be able to collect data at single wavelength measurements across the whole range of wavelengths, complete scans across the whole range of wavelengths, conduct steady state kinetics for various enzymes and substrates, and timed experiments at fixed wavelengths. These tests should be selectable through a built-in user interface so that a computer is not required in addition to the spectrophotometer, allowing it to standalone. The original tender was for 30 instruments due to the budget currently available. However, the winning bidder has offered the instruments at a competitive price that has allowed the University to purchase additional instruments within the budget. This is reflected in a higher contract award value than the value of the original bid.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c491685e-faf3-4344-8d91-4d1854649930 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | 16 Dec 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £129,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £129,000 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS1 5DS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of |
| Local authority | Bristol, City of |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol Central |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | VWR INTERNATIONAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 38340000 - Instruments for measuring quantities
- 38430000 - Detection and analysis apparatus

## Release History

- 18 Dec 2024 at 10:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c491685e-faf3-4344-8d91-4d1854649930

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c491685e-faf3-4344-8d91-4d1854649930
  18th December 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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