--- title: "UWQ359 - 2 x CO2 Incubators - AWARD" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e8b0babd-8d65-41e9-8a47-cfa28ab203d6" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e8b0babd-8d65-41e9-8a47-cfa28ab203d6" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e8b0babd-8d65-41e9-8a47-cfa28ab203d6.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e8b0babd-8d65-41e9-8a47-cfa28ab203d6.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "University Of Worcester" published: "2026-08-13" --- # UWQ359 - 2 x CO2 Incubators - AWARD Buyer: University Of Worcester Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e8b0babd-8d65-41e9-8a47-cfa28ab203d6 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e8b0babd-8d65-41e9-8a47-cfa28ab203d6) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e8b0babd-8d65-41e9-8a47-cfa28ab203d6.json) ## Summary The University of Worcester, on behalf of its School of Science and the Environment, procured two CO2 incubators. This is a goods supply requirement for laboratory, optical and precision equipment, covering delivery to the university’s site at Henwick Grove, Worcester, WR2 6AJ. The equipment is part of the laboratory’s environmental-control needs. The procurement was run through the London University Purchasing Consortium framework for Laboratory Equipment (General) and Associated Services, LAB5093 LU, Lot 2 Environmental Control. The requirement is for supply rather than construction, consultancy or ongoing facilities services, so it is most relevant to laboratory equipment manufacturers, distributors and specialist suppliers able to provide CO2 incubators for scientific use. The procurement is complete and was awarded following a restricted procedure mini-competition under the LUPC framework. Bids had to be submitted by 17 June 2026 at 12:23. The contract was awarded on 31 July 2026 to VWR International Ltd for £9,197 including the published currency of GBP. The contract period runs from 13 August 2026 to 13 October 2026. The requirement was not divided into lots. The award concerns two CO2 incubators, and the award status is active. The process was marked as unsuitable for small and medium-sized enterprises and voluntary, community or social enterprise organisations. The available procurement details identify the restricted route but do not set out a separate quality, price or other evaluation weighting. For suppliers that did not win this procurement, the award is a useful indication of the University of Worcester’s demand for laboratory environmental-control equipment and its use of a university purchasing framework. A credible competitor for a future requirement would need to supply CO2 incubators suitable for scientific laboratory environments, with dependable delivery, installation or commissioning support where required, and the technical knowledge to advise the School of Science and the Environment. Because the route was a restricted mini-competition, suppliers would also need access to the relevant LUPC framework or an equivalent route into university purchasing exercises. The opportunity is best suited to established laboratory-equipment manufacturers and distributors with sufficient stock, logistics and after-sales support for a small, specialised equipment order. ## Notice This mini-competition is for the supply of 2 x CO2 Incubators using the London University Purchasing Consortium (LUPC) framework for Laboratory Equipment (General) and Associated Services, LAB5093 LU, Lot 2 Environmental Control. This mini-competition is being run on behalf of the School of Science and the Environment. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/53be1c81-fcf1-4beb-9d22-621daa7eace3 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 13 Aug 2026 | | Submission deadline | 17 Jun 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 31 Jul 2026 | | Contract period | 13 Aug 2026 - 13 Oct 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £9,197 | | 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 Worcester | | Locality | WORCESTER | | Postcode area | Worcester | | Postcode | WR2 6AJ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | | ITL 3 | TLG12 Worcestershire CC | | Local authority | Worcester | | Electoral ward | St Clement | | Westminster constituency | Worcester | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | VWR International Ltd. | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ### Codes - 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ## Release History - 13 Aug 2026 at 15:26 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/53be1c81-fcf1-4beb-9d22-621daa7eace3 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/53be1c81-fcf1-4beb-9d22-621daa7eace3 13th August 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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