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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH"
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# Laboratory Equipment

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-921f9003-c96c-4bf4-9cb7-cf25933d1ece

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## Summary

The University of Plymouth has awarded a contract for the procurement of laboratory equipment specifically an EVOS microscope. The tender falls under the industry category of Microscopes (CPV 38510000). The procurement process is at the award stage, following a single tender action which was below the threshold. The contract period commenced on 27 January 2025 and will end on 25 April 2025. The total value of the contract is £29,887.54 GBP. The delivery location for this equipment is in the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in laboratory and scientific equipment, particularly those capable of providing high-quality microscopes. Although the contract was awarded to a large-scale supplier (LIFE TECHNOLOGIES LTD - THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFIC), smaller businesses and specialised equipment providers can look for similar opportunities with educational institutions like the University of Plymouth. Such contracts can facilitate consistent revenue streams and foster long-term supplier relationships within the academic sector.

## Notice

EVOS microscope.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/72160160-3ac3-4b41-82cb-ff3af7cf3ce5 |
| 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 | 13 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 27 Jan 2025 - 25 Apr 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £29,887 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £29,887 |
| 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 PLYMOUTH |
| Locality | PLYMOUTH |
| Post town | Plymouth |
| Postcode | PL4 8AA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK41 Plymouth |
| Local authority | Plymouth |
| Electoral ward | Drake |
| Westminster constituency | Plymouth Sutton and Devonport |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LIFE TECHNOLOGIES LTD - THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFIC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 38510000 - Microscopes

## Release History

- 13 Feb 2025 at 09:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/72160160-3ac3-4b41-82cb-ff3af7cf3ce5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/72160160-3ac3-4b41-82cb-ff3af7cf3ce5
  13th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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