---
title: "TOC Unit"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-058694"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND"
published: "2025-08-12"
---

# TOC Unit

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-058694

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## Summary

The University of the West of England, a public authority, has completed the procurement process for a TOC Unit, which includes a 10-year licence, training, and installation. The contract, identified as part of the procurement OCID ocds-h6vhtk-058694, reached the award stage on 12 August 2025 and was awarded to SHIMADZU UK LIMITED. Located in Bristol, the procurement falls under the "Measuring Instruments" industry category, with the University looking to enhance its capabilities with this essential equipment. The contract was signed on 30 June 2025, signalling the start of an active period from 1 July to 2 July 2025, and involves a financial commitment of GBP 73,897.58 gross.

This tender presents great opportunities for businesses specialising in scientific and technological equipment, particularly those providing comprehensive after-sales services like training and long-term support. Enterprises similar to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) such as SHIMADZU UK LIMITED, with expertise in measuring instruments, would be well-suited to engage in such procurement processes. Winning such contracts can significantly enhance the supplier's portfolio and bolster relationships with educational institutions, leading to potential future projects and collaborations.

## Notice

TOC Unit (inc 10yr licence, training and installation) as per Quotation 2300016957

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048202-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - unknown |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2025 - 2 Jul 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £61,581 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS16 1QY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | South Gloucestershire |
| Electoral ward | Stoke Park & Cheswick |
| Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38300000 - Measuring instruments

## Release History

- 12 Aug 2025 at 16:49 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048202-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048202-2025
  12th August 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.shimadzu.co.uk/index.html

## Provenance

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