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title: "Soils Lab Equipment"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD(THE)"
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# Soils Lab Equipment

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD(THE)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ded37989-facd-4931-9761-4dd7928f6ee0

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## Summary

The University of Salford has awarded a contract for the procurement of new soils lab equipment to Controls Testing Equipment Ltd. The tender, identified as UoS/DH/24/25/QTR3/Soils Lab Equipment, aims to enhance the Geotechnics department's testing capabilities by updating obsolete units and introducing new methods. The tender falls under the 'Soil' industry category and includes additional classifications such as agricultural and forestry machinery, analytical or scientific software, and laboratory services. The contract period is from 31st July 2025 to 1st November 2025, with a total value of £135,698.25. The procurement process, completed through an open procedure below the threshold, highlights key dates such as the tender publication on 5th February 2025 and the award date on 24th February 2025, with deliveries to be made to M5 4WT, Salford, England.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory equipment, agricultural and forestry machinery, scientific software, and related services. The procurement process favours small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) by ensuring accessibility and transparency. Businesses with expertise in advanced soils testing equipment and laboratory services would be well-suited to compete, particularly those seeking to collaborate with prestigious institutions like the University of Salford. Such opportunities can foster business growth and innovation by contributing to cutting-edge research and development within the Geotechnics field.

## Notice

The Geotechnics department require new and updated testing equipment. The acquisition of the new equipment will enhance the department soils testing capabilities by replacing obsolete units and bring in new methods of testing. Additional information: https://intendhost.co.uk/salford/aspx/Home

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/524c1565-cd74-42f2-837f-6234a5231dc5 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Jul 2025 - 1 Nov 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £150,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £135,698 |
| 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 SALFORD(THE) |
| Locality | SALFORD |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M5 4WT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West |
| Local authority | Salford |
| Electoral ward | Ordsall |
| Westminster constituency | Salford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CONTROLS TESTING EQUIPMENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 14 - Mining, basic metals and related products
- 16 - Agricultural machinery
- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 14212400 - Soil
- 16100000 - Agricultural and forestry machinery for soil preparation or cultivation
- 48461000 - Analytical or scientific software package
- 71900000 - Laboratory services
- 73111000 - Research laboratory services

## Release History

- 24 Feb 2025 at 10:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/524c1565-cd74-42f2-837f-6234a5231dc5
- 5 Feb 2025 at 14:33 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/694eb9d6-cd9c-4625-bb61-31bb4d1d9a8d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/524c1565-cd74-42f2-837f-6234a5231dc5
  24th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/694eb9d6-cd9c-4625-bb61-31bb4d1d9a8d
  5th February 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/salford/aspx/Home
- https://intendhost.co.uk/salford/aspx/Home

## Provenance

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