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title: "Ellison Building Laboratory Refurbishment"
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# Ellison Building Laboratory Refurbishment

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF NORTHUMBRIA AT NEWCASTLE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-058773

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## Summary

The University of Northumbria at Newcastle, located in Newcastle upon Tyne, is overseeing the procurement process for the refurbishment of the Ellison Building's fourth floor. This project, titled "Ellison Building Laboratory Refurbishment," falls under the industry category of refrigerating and freezing equipment within the North East of England. The procurement is focused on acquiring high-quality, durable scientific equipment necessary to complete specialized laboratories. This contract stage is marked as "Award" and is governed by restricted procurement methods. Key deadlines include the main delivery window between 20th August 2025 and 10th September 2025 for the equipment, with two freestanding double door 1350L refrigerators scheduled for delivery in the week commencing 21st July 2025.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses focused on the supply and potential installation of scientific laboratory equipment. The procurement process, being a direct award to the first ranked supplier within the Framework Agreement, indicates potential advantages for businesses familiar with such frameworks or those capable of supplying specific and niche scientific equipment. Companies like SciQuip Limited that specialise in providing high-quality laboratory products may find this project suitable for expansion, particularly given the emphasis on comprehensive documentation and strict delivery timelines. Large businesses with the logistical capability to meet the delivery requirements and those possessing the requisite certifications would stand a strong chance to compete.

## Notice

The fourth floor of Ellison Building at Northumbria University is undergoing a significant refurbishment to enhance the facilities. As part of this project, we are restructuring the current layout to establish new laboratories dedicated to the Physics, Geography, and Mechanical Engineering departments within the Faculty of Environment and Engineering. The future state of this area will include specialized laboratories such as a specialized hydrofluoric acid laboratory, a new nanoparticle laboratory, wet chemistry and ecology labs (six laboratories in total). This tender is for a number of high-quality, durable scientific equipment to complete the refurbishment project.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The new laboratories are designed to enable advanced research across a range of scientific disciplines This tender invites suppliers to provide, and where applicable, install the scientific equipment necessary to fully operationalize these spaces. Suppliers are expected to offer high-quality, durable scientific equipment. Responsibilities for the majority of the equipment will include delivery only. Delivery, installation and commissioning is applicable to Laboratory Dishwasher. Comprehensive documentation must accompany each item, including user manuals, maintenance guides and certifications. The full list of equipment is provided in the Tender Specification document of this tender. Suppliers are required to meet the indicative delivery window between 20th August 2025 and 10th September 2025 (Required delivery date 2 in the Timetable section). The two freestanding double door 1350L refrigerators must be delivered in the week commencing 21st July 2025. While small items and 2 freestanding 1350L refrigerators must be delivered to the designated delivery point, large equipment or that will require installation must be transported directly to the 4th floor of Block E, Ellison Building, NE1 8ST. Full details are provided in the Pricing Schedule document of this tender.

### Procurement Information

This procurement process is setup as Direct Award to the first ranked supplier under the Framework Agreement LAB5061 LU (Lot 11).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048571-2025 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £88,661 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF NORTHUMBRIA AT NEWCASTLE |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE1 8ST |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Electoral ward | Monument |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 42513000 - Refrigerating and freezing equipment

## Release History

- 13 Aug 2025 at 18:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048571-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.northumbria.ac.uk
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=969863450

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