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title: "Purchase of Four Gloveboxes"
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# Purchase of Four Gloveboxes

Buyer: LANCASTER UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cd7b8f76-f4b3-4fc2-9a3d-2e7dd33c47ad

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## Summary

This public procurement opportunity, titled "Purchase of Four Gloveboxes," is being conducted by Lancaster University, located in Lancaster, North West England. The procurement is classified under the industry category of laboratory, optical and precision equipment. The tender is currently in the active stage and follows an open procedure. Interested suppliers have until 23rd March 2020 to submit their bids, with a total contract value of £140,000. The project is intended for delivery to the university's Chemistry and Physics Departments, with contract deployment commencing on 1st April 2020 and lasting for one year.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory equipment and related goods, particularly those capable of providing high-specification gloveboxes. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement is tailored to support their involvement. Companies that can demonstrate expertise in the design and supply of laboratory equipment, especially under stringent environmental conditions, will be well-positioned to compete successfully for this contract.

## Notice

Lancaster University would like to procure four gloveboxes (2 x 2-hand gloveboxes (#1 and #2) and 2 x 4-hand gloveboxes (#3 and #4) with gas purification system for work under controlled atmosphere with < 1 ppm oxygen and moisture. Gloveboxes #3 and #4 will require a unit for removal of solvent contamination, heated antichambers and remote monitoring of values of O2, H2O and pressure is necessary for gloveboxes #3 and #4. This scientific equipment will be housed in the Chemistry and Physics Departments, within Lancaster University. Lancaster University reserves the right not to award a contract following this tender, nor does it bind itself to accept the lowest price or any quotation. The contract awarded shall not be split in multiple suppliers to fulfil the options. Additional information: This tender is being conducted electronically using the Lancaster University e-tendering system which can be found at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/lancaster/ To receive documents new users must first register and obtain log in details. Existing users should log in to the web site and express interest. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/62179b40-af28-428f-a4db-be6ac4fdb6b5 |
| 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 | 2 Mar 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Mar 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2020 - 1 Apr 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £140,000 |
| 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 | LANCASTER UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | LANCASTER |
| Post town | Lancaster |
| Postcode | LA1 4YW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD44 Lancaster and Wyre |
| Local authority | Lancaster |
| Electoral ward | University |
| Westminster constituency | Lancaster and Wyre |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 2 Mar 2020 at 14:18 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/62179b40-af28-428f-a4db-be6ac4fdb6b5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/62179b40-af28-428f-a4db-be6ac4fdb6b5
  2nd March 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/lancaster/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/lancaster/

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