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title: "GB-Leeds: 2023/24- 3705 Shared specimen preparation equipment."
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# GB-Leeds: 2023/24- 3705 Shared specimen preparation equipment.

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF LEEDS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-86d8f5a8-df43-4999-9370-c4bc3b906a2f

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## Summary

The University of Leeds has awarded a contract for shared specimen preparation equipment, including a precision sectioning machine and hot mounting press, with a total value of 40,283.52 GBP. The procurement stage was an open procedure, with the tender period closing on 11th April 2024. The contract period is set to start on 31st July 2024 and end on 31st July 2025. This opportunity falls under the goods category and is located in Yorkshire and the Humber, United Kingdom.

This tender awarded to Struers Ltd by the University of Leeds can create business growth opportunities for suppliers of grinding machines. Businesses specialising in providing precision equipment for specimen preparation in the academic and research sector may find this tender particularly suited for competing. The contract period provides a one-year opportunity for the selected supplier to work closely with the University of Leeds, contributing to the institution's equipment portfolio.

## Notice

NOTICE OF AWARD OF 1). Precision sectioning machine, 1-off. 2). Hot mounting press, 1-off.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/38f94177-9c12-4fb2-a2a5-58c8bf51ca47 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Apr 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Apr 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Apr 2024 |
| Contract period | 30 Jul 2024 - 31 Jul 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £40,283 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £40,283 |
| 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 LEEDS |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS2 9JZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Little London & Woodhouse |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds Central and Headingley |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment

### Codes

- 43414000 - Grinding machines

## Release History

- 22 Apr 2024 at 10:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/38f94177-9c12-4fb2-a2a5-58c8bf51ca47

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/38f94177-9c12-4fb2-a2a5-58c8bf51ca47
  22nd April 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=857066141
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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