--- title: "High Value Laboratory Equipment" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-033391" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-033391" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-033391.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-033391.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "NORTH WESTERN UNIVERSITIES PURCHASING CONSORTIUM" published: "2022-05-04" --- # High Value Laboratory Equipment Buyer: NORTH WESTERN UNIVERSITIES PURCHASING CONSORTIUM Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-033391 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-033391) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-033391.json) ## Summary The North Western Universities Purchasing Consortium (NWUPC) is initiating a planned procurement process for a framework agreement titled "High Value Laboratory Equipment". This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically focusing on laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. Located in Salford, United Kingdom, this project encompasses 23 distinct lots, including items such as MRI scanners, spectrometers, and various microscopy equipment. Market engagement is currently underway, with an important deadline for interested parties to complete an engagement survey by 31st May 2022. Future notices pertaining to this procurement are expected to be published by 12th November 2022. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in laboratory equipment and related technologies to engage with a consortium that comprises multiple universities and regional partners. Companies that provide high-value scientific instruments, analytical devices, or laboratory supplies would be well-suited to participate in this procurement process. Engaging in the market consultation can help these businesses align their offerings with the specific requirements and expectations of the NWUPC and its members, potentially leading to substantial contracts and partnerships in the academic and research sectors. ## Notice The North Western Universities Purchasing Consortium (NWUPC) is a not for profit organisation owned by its Full members consisting of 24 Universities. Our mission is to deliver value through responsible procurement. NWUPC are conducting market engagement for the renewal of a framework agreement for High Value Laboratory Equipment for NWUPC Members and other participating regional consortia- APUC, HEPCW, LUPC, NEUPC, SUPC.A full list of Members can be found at the following links: NWUPC https://www.nwupc.ac.uk/our-members APUC http://www.apuc-scot.ac.uk/#!/members HEPCW http://www.hepcw.ac.uk/about-us-2/ LUPC http://www.lupc.ac.uk/member-list NEUPC http://www.neupc.ac.uk/who-are-our-members SUPC https://www.supc.ac.uk/about-us/our-members/our-members To this end, NWUPC are seeking the input of the market on a number of areas to help inform the structure and scope of the framework agreement. ### Lot Information Lot 1 NWUPC are seeking the input of the market on a number of areas to help inform the structure of the tender and the scope of requirements through the use of an engagement survey which is available at the following link: https://enp.onlinesurveys.ac.uk/hvle-market-engagement-2022 Please complete the survey by 23:59 31st May 2022. Prior to completing the survey, please read the supporting information on the current sector agreement for High Value Laboratory Equipment available able at: https://nwupc.ac.uk/news/market-engagement-opportunity-high-value-laboratory-equipment ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011508-2022 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 4 May 2022 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 12 Nov 2022 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | 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 | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NORTH WESTERN UNIVERSITIES PURCHASING CONSORTIUM | | 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ### Codes - 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ## Release History - 4 May 2022 at 13:27 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011508-2022 ## Notice URLs - http://www.apuc-scot.ac.uk/#!/members - http://www.hepcw.ac.uk/about-us-2/ - http://www.lupc.ac.uk/member-list - http://www.neupc.ac.uk/who-are-our-members - https://enp.onlinesurveys.ac.uk/hvle-market-engagement-2022 - https://nwupc.ac.uk/ - https://nwupc.ac.uk/news/market-engagement-opportunity-high-value-laboratory-equipment - https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=46293&B=NWUPC - https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/91080 - https://www.nwupc.ac.uk/our-members - https://www.supc.ac.uk/about-us/our-members/our-members ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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