--- title: "The University of Hull is seeking to construct the Aura Innovation Centre (AIC), a specialist facility supporting low carbon innovation, which comprises a high tech engineering innovation workshop and computing facilities together with conferencing and office space, on land located at the Humber Bridgehead. The renewable energy sector will be the single biggest influence on the local economy for generations. To support the operation of the Aura Innovation Centre we require some standard laboratory equipment. You are invited by the University to submit a bid for this equipment. To view this opportunity please visit: https://www.proactisplaza.com/supplierportal/?cid=" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-cc13281a-060d-4611-a113-6b54e0eb1660" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-cc13281a-060d-4611-a113-6b54e0eb1660" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-cc13281a-060d-4611-a113-6b54e0eb1660.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-cc13281a-060d-4611-a113-6b54e0eb1660.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF HULL" published: "2018-09-26" --- # The University of Hull is seeking to construct the Aura Innovation Centre (AIC), a specialist facility supporting low carbon innovation, which comprises a high tech engineering innovation workshop and computing facilities together with conferencing and office space, on land located at the Humber Bridgehead. The renewable energy sector will be the single biggest influence on the local economy for generations. To support the operation of the Aura Innovation Centre we require some standard laboratory equipment. You are invited by the University to submit a bid for this equipment. To view this opportunity please visit: https://www.proactisplaza.com/supplierportal/?cid= Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF HULL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cc13281a-060d-4611-a113-6b54e0eb1660 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-cc13281a-060d-4611-a113-6b54e0eb1660) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-cc13281a-060d-4611-a113-6b54e0eb1660.json) ## Summary The University of Hull is currently seeking bids for the construction of the Aura Innovation Centre (AIC), a facility dedicated to supporting low carbon innovation. This project is situated at Humber Bridgehead, with a focus on laboratory equipment essential for the facility's operation. The tender process is classified as an open procedure and is in the Tender stage, with a bid submission deadline set for 4th October 2018. The anticipated contract period will commence on 10th December 2018 and conclude on 9th November 2019. The estimated value of the procurement is £65,000 for various goods within the precision balances and laboratory equipment categories. This opportunity is particularly suited to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in laboratory equipment and engineering services. Businesses that can provide items such as immersion homogenisers, vacuum pumps, and ultrasonic baths will be well-positioned to compete for this contract. By engaging in this tender, companies can not only enhance their portfolio within the expanding renewable energy sector but also contribute to significant local economic growth driven by the establishment of the Aura Innovation Centre. ## Notice The University of Hull is seeking to construct the Aura Innovation Centre (AIC), a specialist facility supporting low carbon innovation, which comprises a high tech engineering innovation workshop and computing facilities together with conferencing and office space, on land located at the Humber Bridgehead. The renewable energy sector will be the single biggest influence on the local economy for generations. To support the operation of the Aura Innovation Centre we require some standard laboratory equipment. You are invited by the University to submit a bid for this equipment. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3e929b54-6443-47bb-82b4-b24643d0e913 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 26 Sep 2018 | | Submission deadline | 4 Oct 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 10 Dec 2018 - 9 Nov 2019 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £65,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF HULL | | Locality | HULL | | Post town | Hull | | Postcode | HU6 7RX | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | | ITL 2 | TLE1 East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | | ITL 3 | TLE11 Kingston upon Hull, City of | | Local authority | Kingston upon Hull, City of | | Electoral ward | University | | Westminster constituency | Kingston upon Hull North and Cottingham | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) - 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products - 42 - Industrial machinery ### Codes - 38310000 - Precision balances - 38436600 - Immersion homogenisers - 38436610 - Dispersing instruments for immersion homogenisers - 39100000 - Furniture - 42122450 - Vacuum pumps - 42300000 - Industrial or laboratory furnaces, incinerators and ovens - 42923110 - Balances - 42924310 - Spray guns - 42943200 - Ultrasonic baths ## Release History - 26 Sep 2018 at 09:44 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3e929b54-6443-47bb-82b4-b24643d0e913 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3e929b54-6443-47bb-82b4-b24643d0e913 26th September 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login University of Hull e-tendering Portal ## Notice URLs - https://www.proactisplaza.com/supplierportal/?cid= ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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