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title: "938 Pre-Competitive enquiry process for the purchase of physics lab equipment"
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# 938 Pre-Competitive enquiry process for the purchase of physics lab equipment

Buyer: DE MONTFORT UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5224088c-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

De Montfort University is currently engaged in a pre-competitive enquiry process for the procurement of physics laboratory equipment. This tender, titled "938 Pre-Competitive enquiry process for the purchase of physics lab equipment," falls under the goods category related to laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. The procurement process is active and has been initiated with an intent to invite Expressions of Interest from qualified suppliers. The deadline for submitting expressions was on 28 October 2016, while the intended contract period spans from 21 November 2016 to 2 December 2016. Located in the East Midlands of the United Kingdom, this tender represents an opportunity for suppliers in the educational and scientific equipment sectors.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses focused on the supply of laboratory equipment, particularly those with experience in educational or scientific environments. Suppliers who specialise in providing physics or laboratory equipment and have a capacity for competitive pricing and quality service are well-suited to participate. As the university plans to invite selected suppliers for further competitive quotation processes, those interested should prepare to showcase their capabilities and pricing structures to secure contracts that could enhance their growth and visibility in the academic market.

## Notice

De Montfort University (DMU) is seeking Expressions of Interest from suitably qualified and experienced suppliers that are able to facilitate the purchase of physics laboratory equipment for teaching purposes to be used by academic and professional services staff within the Faculty of Technology. The attached document takes the form of an enquiry issued in the market place for the requirements set out in the document. The purpose of this document is to identify suppliers that may be available and wish to express an interest in participating in a competitive Request for Quotation (RfQ) process for the requirements. In that context this is a pre-qualification document; a formal request for quotation proceed will follow where some or all of the suppliers expressing an interest will be invited to submit fully costed proposals. Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No https://in-tendhost.co.uk/demontfort/aspx/

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1fe56bce-cef9-4d9d-abc6-ecf6b899259e |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Nov 2016 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Oct 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 21 Nov 2016 - 2 Dec 2016 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 | DE MONTFORT UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | 1 |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE1 9BH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF21 Leicester |
| Local authority | Leicester |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Leicester South |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1fe56bce-cef9-4d9d-abc6-ecf6b899259e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1fe56bce-cef9-4d9d-abc6-ecf6b899259e
  17th October 2016 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/demontfort/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

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