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title: "Digital Refractor"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND"
published: "2023-05-19"
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# Digital Refractor

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-941aeb4f-b85a-4c6c-b181-95142538b8c9

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## Summary

The University Of The West Of England awarded a contract for a "Digital Refractor" within the laboratory, optical and precision equipment category. The procurement method used was "Other - Best Value Statement". The tender period ended on 14th March 2023 with a contract value of £51,660. The contract was awarded to Grafton Optical Company Limited with a contract period from 15th to 16th March 2023 in Bristol, England.

This procurement presents business growth opportunities for companies in the optical equipment industry. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to compete in this tender. Businesses offering laboratory, optical, or precision equipment services can leverage this opportunity to expand their market presence and potential revenue streams.

## Notice

Digital Refractor

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4b576142-f593-4745-9163-2f9aa76eedfa |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Best Value Statement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 May 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Mar 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Mar 2023 |
| Contract period | 15 Mar 2023 - 16 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £51,660 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £51,660 |
| 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 THE WEST OF ENGLAND |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS16 1QY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | South Gloucestershire |
| Electoral ward | Stoke Park & Cheswick |
| Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GRAFTON OPTICAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

## Release History

- 19 May 2023 at 13:06 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4b576142-f593-4745-9163-2f9aa76eedfa

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4b576142-f593-4745-9163-2f9aa76eedfa
  19th May 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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