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title: "Faculty of Engineering Engineering Student Home Lab Kits"
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# Faculty of Engineering Engineering Student Home Lab Kits

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d36bfa4b-1fec-4b9b-a6a2-4eedd24dfe19

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## Summary

The University of Bristol has completed the procurement process to award a contract for the supply of Engineering Student Home Lab Kits under the Electronic Components & Associated Products Framework - Lot 5. The contract has been awarded to Rapid Electronics Ltd and will commence on 1st February 2025, with a duration of five years, ending on 31st January 2030. The procurement method employed was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract pertains to the supply of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment, with delivery locations specified as Bristol, within the South West region of England.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in the supply of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly suitable to compete in this market. The multi-year contract offers a stable and sustained revenue stream and enables the winning supplier to establish a long-term relationship with a prestigious institution like the University of Bristol. Businesses with expertise in electronic components and a strong track record in fulfilling educational and technical equipment contracts will find this opportunity aligned with their capabilities and growth objectives.

## Notice

Following a further competition, under Electronic Components & Associated Products Framework - Lot 5, the University of Bristol has awarded a contract for Student Home Lab Kits. The contract will run for an initial period of 1 year, with 4 further 1 year option periods (1+1+1+1+1).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/994337fd-658e-4bd9-a6bd-71b7ea278624 |
| 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 | 11 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2025 - 31 Jan 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 | RAPID ELECTRONICS |

## 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 15:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/994337fd-658e-4bd9-a6bd-71b7ea278624

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/994337fd-658e-4bd9-a6bd-71b7ea278624
  10th January 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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