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title: "FA 3722 - Helium Liquefier"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-a86f1fd7-6977-4887-9da9-7e22204866c9"
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published: "2020-09-27"
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# FA 3722 - Helium Liquefier

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF LEEDS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a86f1fd7-6977-4887-9da9-7e22204866c9

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## Summary

The University of Leeds has recently completed the procurement process for the contract titled "FA 3722 - Helium Liquefier" in the goods category, with a total value of £1,017,610. The procurement was conducted through a selective method, specifically a negotiated procedure. The procurement stage has reached the award phase, with the contract having been awarded to Vorbuchner GmbH & Co KG on 23rd September 2020. The contract period is set to begin on 25th September 2020 and will continue until 31st August 2026. The delivery of the goods is expected to take place in the Yorkshire and the Humber region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the machinery sector, particularly those specialising in air and gas liquefaction technologies, to engage in future contracts with the University of Leeds as they may seek suppliers for ongoing support or additional machinery needs before the contract concludes. As the procurement process was selective, businesses capable of meeting the technical requirements and providing competitive pricing in this niche market will be well-suited to compete for similar contracts in the future.

## Notice

The AWARD of a contract for a Helium Liquefier.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eac50041-2645-4966-8935-c9042866f945 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Sep 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Sep 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Sep 2020 |
| Contract period | 24 Sep 2020 - 31 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,017,610 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,017,610 |
| 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 LEEDS |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS2 9JZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Little London & Woodhouse |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds Central and Headingley |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 42511200 - Machinery for liquefying air or other gases

## Release History

- 27 Sep 2020 at 07:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eac50041-2645-4966-8935-c9042866f945

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eac50041-2645-4966-8935-c9042866f945
  27th September 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=528632331
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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