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title: "Purchase and Installation of MB-Unilab"
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buyer: "DURHAM UNIVERSITY"
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# Purchase and Installation of MB-Unilab

Buyer: DURHAM UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9173aa88-e71a-481b-a2c0-737857f78054

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## Summary

The procurement process involving Durham University was initiated for the purchase and installation of a glovebox with a gas purification system classified under installation services of laboratory equipment. The procurement was conducted through a direct method via a single tender action, with a total contract value of £29,057 for the successful bidder, MBRAUN INERTGAS-SYSTEME GMBH. The tender period ended on 10 April 2018, while the contract was active from 17 April 2018 to 22 May 2018, located in the North East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory equipment installation and similar fields. Firms that can proficiently offer sophisticated laboratory installations and related services may find themselves well-suited to compete in future procurements of this nature. Additionally, businesses looking to expand their operations in academic sectors should consider engaging with contracting authorities like Durham University, which actively seeks innovative solutions in laboratory environments.

## Notice

Purchase of Glovebox with gas purification system for the work under controlled atmosphere with

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e0bf0c8d-cfdb-4602-b82c-ee8bb9a7de51 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 May 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Apr 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Apr 2018 |
| Contract period | 16 Apr 2018 - 22 May 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £29,057 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £55,182 |
| 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 | 2 |
| Supplier names | ANALYTIX; MBRAUN INERTGAS-SYSTEME |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 51 - Installation services (except software)

### Codes

- 51430000 - Installation services of laboratory equipment

## Release History

- 31 May 2019 at 14:34 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e0bf0c8d-cfdb-4602-b82c-ee8bb9a7de51
- 18 Jul 2018 at 15:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e0bf0c8d-cfdb-4602-b82c-ee8bb9a7de51

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e0bf0c8d-cfdb-4602-b82c-ee8bb9a7de51
  18th July 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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