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title: "Physics 1st Year Laboratory Equipment"
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# Physics 1st Year Laboratory Equipment

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF WOLVERHAMPTON ENTERPRISE LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7cc77ee2-7981-477a-85c4-e91c90831702

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## Summary

The recent tender process initiated by the University of Wolverhampton Enterprise Limited involves the procurement of "Physics 1st Year Laboratory Equipment" aimed at supporting physics education in the West Midlands, United Kingdom. The procurement is characterised as an award stage within the goods category, specifically classified under laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. The tender period concluded on 18th September 2017, while the contract commenced on 25th September 2017 and is set to last until 24th September 2018. The procurement method followed was "Other," adhering to the university's internal thresholds.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses looking to supply educational materials and laboratory equipment. Companies specialising in laboratory goods, educational supplies, and scientific instruments would be particularly well-suited to compete. Moreover, with the involvement of established suppliers like SciChem, there is potential for smaller firms to partner with larger entities to enhance their competitiveness in future tenders.

## Notice

Equipment required to equip 1st year physics lab n Mechanics, Optics & Electromagnetism. Mechanics: Kits of pendulums and springs, kits for free-fall experiments and kits to study collisions in a reduced-friction environment. Optics: Kits to study geometric optics, physical optics, precision interferometers and basic kit for in-class optics demonstration. Electromagnetism: Kits of electrostatics, kits to study basic circuits, RLC circuits, diodes, transistors and amplifiers, Hermoltz coils. Storage boxes/cabinet to keep material when not in use.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/53462f17-0849-42ad-9926-fe9ab7e948c9 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - As per University thresholds |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Sep 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Sep 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Sep 2017 |
| Contract period | 24 Sep 2017 - 24 Sep 2018 |
| 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 | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF WOLVERHAMPTON ENTERPRISE LIMITED |
| Locality | WOLVERHAMPTON |
| Post town | Wolverhampton |
| Postcode | WV1 1AD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG39 Wolverhampton |
| Local authority | Wolverhampton |
| Electoral ward | St Peters |
| Westminster constituency | Wolverhampton West |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SCICHEM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 42122500 - Laboratory pumps and accessories

## Release History

- 26 Sep 2017 at 11:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/53462f17-0849-42ad-9926-fe9ab7e948c9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/53462f17-0849-42ad-9926-fe9ab7e948c9
  26th September 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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