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title: "Supply of laboratory equipment"
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buyer: "NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY"
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# Supply of laboratory equipment

Buyer: NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-90456c33-2906-4a17-a28c-25d068cadbd9

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## Summary

Newcastle University has completed a public procurement process for the supply of laboratory equipment classified under the medical equipment category (CPV Code: 33100000). The procurement was initiated on 23rd April 2018 and concluded with the contract's award on 22nd April 2018. The contract period is set from 23rd April to 31st May 2018, and the equipment will be delivered to locations within the North East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement method employed was classified as "Other - n/a", and the process was open to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in the supply of medical and laboratory equipment, particularly SMEs looking to engage with academic institutions. Businesses that can offer innovative or niche products in this field may find themselves well-positioned to compete and forge valuable partnerships with Newcastle University. The successful supplier for this contract, Thorlabs Ltd, demonstrates the potential for collaboration in this sector, highlighting the demand for quality equipment in scientific research and education.

## Notice

Supply of laboratory equipment

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5f90df84-f977-45b3-b060-35a2316c00e8 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - n/a |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Jun 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Apr 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Apr 2018 |
| Contract period | 22 Apr 2018 - 31 May 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 | NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE |
| 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) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33100000 - Medical equipments

## Release History

- 13 Jun 2018 at 08:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5f90df84-f977-45b3-b060-35a2316c00e8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5f90df84-f977-45b3-b060-35a2316c00e8
  13th June 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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