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title: "\" Laboratory Equipment\""
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH"
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# " Laboratory Equipment"

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a1e91923-135c-44a8-8d31-0eb2f23e5e48

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## Summary

The University of Plymouth has completed a public procurement process for laboratory equipment, specifically a multi-pigment meter and an advanced portable photosynthesis/chlorophyll fluorescence system. This tender falls under the industry category of "Laboratory, optical, and precision equipment." The procurement process, which began with a limited competitive quotation method, reached the award stage. The contract period commenced on 5th September 2024 and will conclude on 4th December 2024. The project location is in the South West region of the United Kingdom, with an overall contract value of £39,130.

This procurement presents substantial growth opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), particularly those involved in laboratory and precision equipment manufacturing. With the University of Plymouth as the buying organisation, businesses meeting the procurement criteria could enhance their portfolios through this tender. ADC BioScientific Ltd has been awarded the contract, an indicator that companies with specialised scientific equipment and expertise are well-suited to compete in similar future opportunities.

## Notice

Laboratory equipment: multi pigment meter, iFL advanced portable photosynthesis/chlorophyll fluorescence system.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3cf414d1-8466-4093-b9ef-fca20204f288 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | 4 Sep 2024 - 4 Dec 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £39,130 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £30,130 |
| 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 | ADC BIOSCIENTIFIC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 22 Oct 2024 at 13:26 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3cf414d1-8466-4093-b9ef-fca20204f288

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3cf414d1-8466-4093-b9ef-fca20204f288
  22nd October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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