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title: "Microbiological Safety Cabinet"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04e856"
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# Microbiological Safety Cabinet

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EXETER  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04e856

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## Summary

The University of Exeter has successfully completed an open procurement process for the supply of a Microbiological Safety Cabinet. Conducted under the University's procurement rules, this procurement falls below the threshold set by the Procurement Act 2023. The awarded contract, valued at £7,999.51, was signed on 17th March 2025, with the delivery period extending from 18th March to 30th June 2025. The procurement was managed through below-threshold open competition, ensuring compliance and transparency. The University, located in Exeter, UK, awarded the contract to Fisher Scientific UK Ltd, based in Loughborough, UK, specialising in medical and scientific equipment.

This tender represents a significant business opportunity within the medical equipment sector, particularly for suppliers specialising in microbiological safety solutions. Companies like Fisher Scientific UK Ltd, which possess the necessary expertise and capability to offer competitive quotations, stand to benefit from such procurement exercises. This process is ideal for well-established large enterprises capable of providing high-quality goods while ensuring compliance with the specified procurement criteria. Smaller businesses with similar capabilities are also encouraged to participate in similar future tenders to enhance their growth and market reach.

## Notice

The University of Exeter is seeking quotations for the supply of 1x Microbiological Safety Cabinet. For the avoidance of doubt: This procurement is not a Covered Procurement as defined under the Procurement Act 2023 and the University of Exeter is under no obligation to and will not be undertaking a tender exercise for these goods and/or services. This procurement is being conducted in accordance with the University's procurement rules for the supply of goods and services. The University disclaims to the fullest extent possible any potential liability it may have to any parties interested in supplying the goods and services being procured and the University of Exeter shall not be held liable for any loss, damage, liability or expense incurred or suffered by any potential supplier.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012681-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 18 Mar 2025 - 30 Jun 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £9,000 |
| Lots value | £9,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £7,999 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF EXETER |
| Locality | EXETER |
| Post town | Exeter |
| Postcode | EX4 4QH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC |
| Local authority | Exeter |
| Electoral ward | Duryard and St James |
| Westminster constituency | Exeter |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FISHER SCIENTIFIC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

### Codes

- 33100000 - Medical equipments
- 33190000 - Miscellaneous medical devices and products
- 35113000 - Safety equipment
- 35113200 - Nuclear, biological, chemical and radiological protection equipment

## Release History

- 3 Apr 2025 at 08:41 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012681-2025
- 27 Feb 2025 at 12:13 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007386-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012681-2025
  3rd April 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007386-2025
  27th February 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.exeter.ac.uk
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=90959&B=
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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