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title: "Purchases of Class ll Recirculating Class ll Biological Safety Cabinets"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL"
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# Purchases of Class ll Recirculating Class ll Biological Safety Cabinets

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ba35d2b2-100d-4eb3-9516-b414046912da

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## Summary

The University of Bristol has awarded a contract for the sole supply of recirculating class II biological safety cabinets. The procurement method used was selective, following a restricted procedure above the threshold. The contract value is £300,000 GBP, with a contract period starting on January 1, 2024, and ending on December 31, 2027. The tender was awarded to VWR International Ltd, with the University of Bristol acting as the buying organisation. The tender deadline was September 13, 2023, and the delivery location is in the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This opportunity can benefit businesses in the laboratory equipment industry, particularly those specialising in optical and precision equipment. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to compete, given the suitability for SMEs indicated in the tender documentation. Businesses interested in supplying class II biological safety cabinets may find this tender an attractive opportunity for growth, aligning with the University of Bristol's procurement needs and the requirements outlined in the tender process.

## Notice

4 year contract for the sole supply of recirculating class ll biological safety cabinets

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f1f7dbe5-07f0-4576-a2ea-4fcf9be32d4e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Dec 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Sep 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Dec 2023 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2024 - 31 Dec 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £300,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £300,000 |
| 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 BRISTOL |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS6 7EJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of |
| Local authority | Bristol, City of |
| Electoral ward | Redland |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol Central |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | VWR INTERNATIONAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 1 Dec 2023 at 13:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f1f7dbe5-07f0-4576-a2ea-4fcf9be32d4e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f1f7dbe5-07f0-4576-a2ea-4fcf9be32d4e
  1st December 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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