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title: "Air Free Transfer Holders"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON"
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# Air Free Transfer Holders

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-52540b6a-bb76-4dd0-a978-576a871fc722

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## Summary

The procurement process for "Air Free Transfer Holders" by the University of Southampton has been completed, with Rigaku Europe SE being awarded the contract. This was a selective procurement method under a call-off from a framework agreement, aimed at acquiring diffraction apparatus, specifically two cryogenic gas / air-free transfer holders and one cryogenic holder for the Rigaku Synergy ED. The industry category for this procurement was classified under "Diffraction apparatus" (CPV code: 38530000). The award was made on 23rd May 2025, and the contract period is set from 24th May 2025 to 23rd August 2026. The procurement was conducted in the South East region of the United Kingdom, with a contract value of £129,340.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in advanced scientific equipment and apparatus, especially those firms capable of providing specialized holders for cryogenic conditions. The procurement process, being a call-off from a framework agreement, suggests that businesses with existing framework agreements or those looking to establish such agreements may increase their chances of success. The University of Southampton's emphasis on selecting a large-scale supplier further indicates that well-established businesses in this sector may find fruitful opportunities by aligning their offerings with the specific technical requirements stipulated in such tenders.

## Notice

We are looking to procure three holders for a Rigaku Synergy ED. Two cryogenic gas / air-free transfer holders and one cryogenic holder that can hold multiple grids on the same tip.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e306c1be-6c32-4819-943b-0d6ae389e2d5 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 23 May 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 May 2025 |
| Contract period | 23 May 2025 - 23 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £129,340 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £129,340 |
| 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 SOUTHAMPTON |
| Locality | SOUTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO17 1BJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ32 Southampton |
| Local authority | Southampton |
| Electoral ward | Portswood |
| Westminster constituency | Southampton Test |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | RIGAKU EUROPE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38530000 - Diffraction apparatus

## Release History

- 23 May 2025 at 13:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e306c1be-6c32-4819-943b-0d6ae389e2d5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e306c1be-6c32-4819-943b-0d6ae389e2d5
  23rd May 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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