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title: "High Pressure Freezer Unit"
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# High Pressure Freezer Unit

Buyer: DURHAM UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-815203b0-f2ec-426e-9de0-4c893d447677

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## Summary

Durham University is seeking suppliers for a "High Pressure Freezer Unit" under an open procurement method, classified under the main category of goods and specifically within the industrial freezers subcategory. The tender was published on 2nd August 2018 and is now complete, having received an award on 30th September 2018, with a total contract value of £400,460.87. The contract period commenced on 1st October 2018 and will conclude on 31st December 2018. Delivery for the required equipment will take place in the North East region of England.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the scientific and medical equipment sector, particularly those specialising in cryogenic technologies and electron microscopy apparatus. Companies equipped to deliver high-precision laboratory equipment and with experience in catering to academic institutions or research facilities would be well-positioned to participate in similar future tenders, thus fostering growth in their business operations.

## Notice

Durham University require an integrated package of equipment for the preparation of biological and other material by cryo and standard methods for electron microscopy (SEM and TEM). The package should consist primarily of a high pressure freezer (HPF), with light stimulation and a freeze substitution (FS) unit with automated media exchange. The package should also include a cryo-ultramicrotome with automated serial section collection on silicon wafers and micromanipulation of section/grids. To express an interest please go to the following website: http://events.transaxions.com/service.aspx?event=6780

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d55566d0-4bba-492d-a40c-0dfe6df02d3c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Nov 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Aug 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Sep 2018 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2018 - 31 Dec 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £491,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £400,460 |
| 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 | DURHAM UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | DURHAM |
| Post town | Durham |
| Postcode | DH1 3LE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC41 Durham |
| Local authority | County Durham |
| Electoral ward | Durham South |
| Westminster constituency | City of Durham |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LEICA MICROSYSTEMS (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

### Codes

- 39711124 - Industrial freezers

## Release History

- 9 Nov 2018 at 09:34 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d55566d0-4bba-492d-a40c-0dfe6df02d3c
- 2 Aug 2018 at 13:35 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6760ae89-1559-4e74-866b-6ac8fa24255d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d55566d0-4bba-492d-a40c-0dfe6df02d3c
  9th November 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6760ae89-1559-4e74-866b-6ac8fa24255d
  2nd August 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://events.transaxions.com/service.aspx?event=6780

## Provenance

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