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title: "Supply of Specialist Laboratory Equipment"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF GLOUCESTERSHIRE"
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# Supply of Specialist Laboratory Equipment

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF GLOUCESTERSHIRE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bf59c8b1-1c73-40b5-be65-d1d947b05748

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the UNIVERSITY OF GLOUCESTERSHIRE, which has issued a tender titled "Supply of Specialist Laboratory Equipment" for the biomedical facility located at the Francis Close Hall Campus in Cheltenham, South West England. This procurement falls within the industry category of laboratory, optical and precision equipment, with a total contract value of £108,380.14. The procurement method used was selective, through a call-off from a framework agreement, and the tender period concluded on 5th March 2021. The awarded contracts commenced on 11th May 2021 and will remain effective until 30th September 2022.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the supply of laboratory equipment, particularly those specialising in precision instruments and biomedical technologies. Businesses that can offer specialist laboratory equipment and have experience in contracting with educational institutions or healthcare facilities would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. With multiple suppliers awarded, there is room for diverse participants to enhance their market presence in this growing sector.

## Notice

Specialist laboratory equipment for a new biomedical facility at the Francis Close Hall Campus, Cheltenham.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2ca76e98-a454-4701-91fd-fbd5d5dc35a6 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 May 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 May 2021 |
| Contract period | 10 May 2021 - 30 Sep 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £108,380 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £108,380 |
| 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 GLOUCESTERSHIRE |
| Locality | CHELTENHAM |
| Post town | Gloucester |
| Postcode | GL50 2RH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK73 Gloucestershire CC |
| Local authority | Cheltenham |
| Electoral ward | Park |
| Westminster constituency | Cheltenham |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | BECKMAN COULTER UNITED KINGDOM; CAMBRIDGE BIOSCIENCE; WOLF LABORATORIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 21 May 2021 at 06:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2ca76e98-a454-4701-91fd-fbd5d5dc35a6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2ca76e98-a454-4701-91fd-fbd5d5dc35a6
  21st May 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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