---
title: "The Provision of a Cage and Rack Washer"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04e553"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF YORK"
published: "2025-07-22"
---

# The Provision of a Cage and Rack Washer

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF YORK  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04e553

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## Summary

The University of York has conducted a public procurement process for the provision of a cage and rack washer, including supply, delivery, installation, commissioning, and associated services. The contract, valued at £250,000, falls under the industry category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment (excluding glasses) and was processed using an open procedure. The procurement stage has progressed from tendering to an awarded contract, completed on 22 July 2025. The delivery location is within the North Yorkshire region, identified by the code UKE21. Notably, the tender was active until 24 March 2025, following which bids were opened for evaluation.

Businesses specialising in laboratory equipment supply and support services would find growth opportunities in such tenders, especially those capable of offering comprehensive installation and training services. The open procedure encourages competition, making it suitable for SMEs, as demonstrated by the award to Allentown UK Limited, a Chichester-based SME. Such contracts are advantageous for companies looking to establish or expand their footprint in the educational and research sectors. With opportunities like these, businesses can leverage their expertise to meet the detailed requirements laid out by academic institutions like the University of York.

## Notice

The University of York is seeking to appoint a supplier for the provision of a cage and rack washer to include the supply, delivery, installation and commissioning and associated services.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The scope to include the provision of a cage and rack washer to include the supply, delivery, installation and commissioning and associated services. Removal of existing rack washer and components, comprehensive warranty and customer support including training is also required. Details of the full requirements is available in the tender documentation.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042056-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £250,000 |
| Lots value | £250,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £200,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF YORK |
| Locality | YORK |
| Post town | York |
| Postcode | YO10 5DD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE2 North Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE21 York |
| Local authority | York |
| Electoral ward | Hull Road |
| Westminster constituency | York Central |
| Delivery location | TLE21 York |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ALLENTOWN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 22 Jul 2025 at 13:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042056-2025
- 20 Feb 2025 at 15:47 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006349-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.york.ac.uk
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/york/aspx/Home

## Provenance

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