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title: "CENTRAL Centrifuge and Ancillary Equipment"
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# CENTRAL Centrifuge and Ancillary Equipment

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c010bfa5-5b10-442d-8678-dce7addd69b3

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## Summary

The University of Bristol has successfully concluded a procurement process for a centrifuge and ancillary equipment required by its School of Physics for the scaling and expansion of the CENTRAL project experimentation. This award, amounting to GBP 71,140, falls under the industry category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. The contract was awarded following a selective method, specifically a call-off from the LAB5061 LU framework for Laboratory Equipment (General) and Associated Post Installation Services. The procurement was completed on 18th December 2024, with the contract period starting on 8th January 2025 and ending on 31st January 2025. The location for delivery falls within the postal code BS1 5DS in South West England.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses involved in the provision of sophisticated laboratory and precision equipment. SMEs, in particular, would find this tender fitting given its scale and the type of equipment required. The nature of this procurement, involving specialised equipment for advanced scientific experimentation, makes it suitable for firms with expertise and capabilities in precision instruments and laboratory setups. Companies that can offer high-quality equipment and post-installation services are well-placed to participate in such procurement opportunities, supporting the growth and expansion of their business within the academic and scientific sectors.

## Notice

University of Bristol (UoB) School of Physics has a requirement for the procurement of a centrifuge and ancillary equipment required for the scaling and expansion of the CENTRAL project experimentation. A contract has been awarded following a further competition under the Laboratory Equipment (General) and Associated Post Installation Services LAB5061 LU framework

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7f6d564c-2739-42c6-a50f-1867d5963a82 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | 8 Jan 2025 - 31 Jan 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £71,140 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £71,140 |
| 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 | BS1 5DS |
| 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 | Central |
| 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

- 10 Jan 2025 at 14:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7f6d564c-2739-42c6-a50f-1867d5963a82

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7f6d564c-2739-42c6-a50f-1867d5963a82
  10th January 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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