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title: "GB-Leeds: R/3707 Supply of a Laboratory Yarn Spinning System"
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# GB-Leeds: R/3707 Supply of a Laboratory Yarn Spinning System

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF LEEDS  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8c24c0e9-ba25-4310-98c8-f201d39ad250

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## Summary

The University of Leeds is currently seeking tenders for the "Supply of a Laboratory Yarn Spinning System," identified as procurement BIP456128542. This procurement falls under the goods category and focuses on the textile industry, specifically for a laboratory-scale yarn spinning system that will consist of various machinery. The tender is active as of 7 January 2020, with the submission deadline set for 8 January 2020. The contract period is expected to commence on 15 January 2020 and extend until 16 January 2023. The minimum contract value is £100,000, with a total value of £500,000, and the procurement method is classified as an open procedure.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialised in textile machinery and related technologies. Companies with expertise in manufacturing or supplying laboratory equipment, particularly in spinning and yarn production, would be well-positioned to compete. The focus on SMEs indicates that the contracting authority is interested in fostering local businesses and encouraging innovation within the sector. This contract could lead to long-term business relationships with the University of Leeds and other potential clients in the educational and research fields.

## Notice

The School of Design at the University of Leeds is seeking tenders for a Laboratory Yarn Spinning System. The purpose of the Laboratory Yarn Spinning System is to enable the manufacture of short, medium and long staple fibre yarns. It is envisaged the Yarn Spinning System will consist of a laboratory-scale carding machine, laboratory-scale drawframe/roving machine and a laboratory-scale yarn ring spinning machine. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/46e6ffc5-2cf9-470f-bc37-2054292ee7fc |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Jan 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Jan 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 15 Jan 2020 - 16 Jan 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 42712000 - Textile spinning machines

## Release History

- 7 Jan 2020 at 10:20 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/46e6ffc5-2cf9-470f-bc37-2054292ee7fc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/46e6ffc5-2cf9-470f-bc37-2054292ee7fc
  7th January 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Leeds:-R/3707-Supply-of-a-Laboratory-Yarn-Spinning-System/8BW58536Z3
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