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title: "(NU/1875) Replacement of Existing Water Purification System in Cookson Building"
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# (NU/1875) Replacement of Existing Water Purification System in Cookson Building

Buyer: NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-60185072-4ebe-4a90-9537-22de959c10e0

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## Summary

Newcastle University has awarded a contract for the replacement of an existing water purification system in the Cookson Building. The contract, with a value of £67,981 GBP, was awarded to Avidity Science Ltd. The procurement process, initiated as a tender, began on May 17, 2023, and includes post-warranty maintenance and servicing options. The contract period spans from May 17, 2023, to May 25, 2023, and the tender deadline was March 29, 2023. The procurement falls under the laboratory, optical, and precision equipment industry category.

This tender process conducted by Newcastle University presents a business opportunity for suppliers in the laboratory equipment installation industry. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are deemed suitable for participation. The contract involves the replacement of a water purification system within a specific building location in England. Businesses capable of providing installation and maintenance services for laboratory equipment are well-suited to compete in this procurement process. The procurement method used was 'Other', emphasizing the need for specialised services in this field.

## Notice

The scope of this contract is for the replacement of an existing water purification system within the Cookson Building and 12 months warranty. Suppliers must also quote for post warranty maintenance and servicing which will be taken up at the option of the University.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/062c8744-6d2b-4b72-bfa7-738bfbc7ba58 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 May 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Mar 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 May 2023 |
| Contract period | 16 May 2023 - 25 May 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £60,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £67,981 |
| 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 | NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE1 7RU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Electoral ward | Monument |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AVIDITY SCIENCE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 51 - Installation services (except software)

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 51430000 - Installation services of laboratory equipment

## Release History

- 25 May 2023 at 15:34 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/062c8744-6d2b-4b72-bfa7-738bfbc7ba58

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/062c8744-6d2b-4b72-bfa7-738bfbc7ba58
  25th May 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=35dc9edd-76c2-ed11-8120-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

- https://www.ncl.ac.uk

## Provenance

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