--- title: "Environmental Laboratory & Fieldwork Equipment: European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) Funded Project Ref: 36R17P01462" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-b98b1491-a06f-4fbe-839b-b03e14ee7fe6" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b98b1491-a06f-4fbe-839b-b03e14ee7fe6" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b98b1491-a06f-4fbe-839b-b03e14ee7fe6.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b98b1491-a06f-4fbe-839b-b03e14ee7fe6.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF CHESTER" published: "2018-09-07" --- # Environmental Laboratory & Fieldwork Equipment: European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) Funded Project Ref: 36R17P01462 Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF CHESTER Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b98b1491-a06f-4fbe-839b-b03e14ee7fe6 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b98b1491-a06f-4fbe-839b-b03e14ee7fe6) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b98b1491-a06f-4fbe-839b-b03e14ee7fe6.json) ## Summary The University of Chester has recently completed the procurement process for the supply and delivery of Environmental Science Laboratory and Fieldwork equipment as part of the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) funded project (Ref: 36R17P01462). The procurement was conducted as an open tender with an estimated contract value ranging from £130,000 to £160,000, covering requirements for both laboratory equipment and fieldwork supplies. The contract period begins on 10th September 2018 and runs until 31st December 2019. Interested suppliers were required to submit their proposals via the In-Tend portal by 10:00 am on 2nd August 2018, with the tender successfully awarded on 6th and 7th September 2018. This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory and fieldwork equipment, particularly SMEs involved in environmental science or related fields. Suppliers who can provide the required equipment in diverse ranges and quantities, along with the capacity for timely delivery, will find this an advantageous procurement, as the university reserves the right to engage multiple providers. The awarded contracts demonstrate the university's commitment to fostering partnerships with capable suppliers, potentially leading to future collaborations and procurement opportunities beyond the initial contract terms. ## Notice This is a confirmation of award following the below tender. As stated within the tender documentation, the University reserves the right to award to one or more provider. Lot 2 - Fieldwork equipment - was awarded to 2 tenderers on 06/09/2018 with a contract start date of 07/09/2018. Lot 1 - Laboratory Equipment & Consumables - was awarded to 2 tenderers on 07/09/2018 with a contract start date of 10/09/2018. The advertisement read as follows: The University of Chester is seeking tenders for the Supply & Delivery of Environmental Science Laboratory and Fieldwork equipment to the University Centre Shrewsbury (University of Chester). This is for the Environmental Science Business Research Centre (ESBRC) project funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF). This tender is for the supply and delivery of Environmental Science Laboratory and Fieldwork equipment by Mid-September 2018 but the contract is for the project period until 31st December 2019 in respect of ERDF Funded Project No: 36R17P01462. The University reserves the right to award to one or more provider, where one or more of the required equipment ranges cannot be supplied by one provider. The initial anticipated requirements are detailed within Document 2 - Specification & Pricing Schedule. Whilst the anticipated contract value, based on indicative quantities within this tender is approximated at PS130,000 to PS160,000 including VAT, actual demand and volumes may vary from the indicative values given in this tender, as over the period of the contract term, additional requirements may be identified, or reduced, as demand may increase or alter. Quantities or volumes specified within this tender document are therefore indicative only. One order may therefore be placed for the total requirements, or as separate, individual orders. The appointed provider/s will be awarded the contract for the duration of this contract term, no guarantee can therefore be given regarding the volume, nor value, of business placed. The appointed provider/s may therefore be required to supply requirements, below, or in addition to, what has been initially specified within this tender. Additional information: The tender was run via our In-Tend portal, where the tender documents are available to download. Please note that where you may have previously registered with In-Tend, it will be necessary for you to ensure that your registration does include being registered to see opportunities for University of Chester. Registration to this site is free for suppliers. There is also Help/Guidance on how to use the supplier site on the 'Help' section of the site: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofchester/aspx/Help Tender documents must be completed and returned via In-Tend by 10:00am Thursday 2nd August 2018. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a15d1c4c-e577-4333-8400-00269190e439 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 7 Sep 2018 | | Submission deadline | 9 Aug 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 6 Sep 2018 | | Contract period | 9 Sep 2018 - 31 Dec 2019 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £160,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | 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 CHESTER | | Locality | CHESTER | | Post town | Chester | | Postcode | CH1 4BJ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire | | ITL 3 | TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester | | Local authority | Cheshire West and Chester | | Electoral ward | Chester City & the Garden Quarter | | Westminster constituency | Chester North and Neston | | Delivery location | TLD North West (England), TLG West Midlands (England) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 4 | | Supplier names | MALVERN PANALYTICAL; VALEPORT; VWR INTERNATIONAL; XYLEM ANALYTICS | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ### Codes - 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ## Release History - 7 Sep 2018 at 14:06 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a15d1c4c-e577-4333-8400-00269190e439 - 26 Jul 2018 at 15:22 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d8ab2fd0-f915-4332-9f92-fb3abdbae1a5 - 19 Jul 2018 at 10:22 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d8ab2fd0-f915-4332-9f92-fb3abdbae1a5 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a15d1c4c-e577-4333-8400-00269190e439 7th September 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d8ab2fd0-f915-4332-9f92-fb3abdbae1a5 26th July 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofchester In-Tend Link ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofchester/aspx/Help ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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