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title: "TOC Unit"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05abd4"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND"
published: "2025-10-09"
---

# TOC Unit

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05abd4

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## Summary

The University of the West of England has completed a procurement process for a "TOC Unit," inclusive of a 10-year licence, training, and installation services. This procurement falls under the category of detection and analysis apparatus, with additional services in installation, software supply, and training. The main procurement category is goods, with some services involved. The contract was awarded to SHIMADZU UK LIMITED, based in Milton Keynes. The tender process was classified as "Below threshold - unknown" and concluded on 30th June 2025, with the contract covering the period from 1st to 2nd July 2025. The procurement primarily took place in Bristol, United Kingdom (UKK12). This contract was active as of 9th October 2025, with the gross contract amounting to £73,898. The procurement's legal basis is supported by the UKPGA 2023/54.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the supply and installation of detection and analysis apparatus. Companies that offer complementary services such as software provision and training can also benefit from similar procurement opportunities. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like SHIMADZU UK LIMITED successfully participated in the contract, demonstrating that the process is well-suited to agile companies specialising in cutting-edge technological apparatus and associated services. The successful delivery of this contract at the University of the West of England could pave the way for future opportunities with similar institutions or other public authorities seeking advanced technical equipment and service solutions.

## Notice

TOC Unit (inc 10yr licence, training and installation)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063812-2025 |
| 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 | 9 Oct 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)
- 51 - Installation services (except software)
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 38430000 - Detection and analysis apparatus
- 51100000 - Installation services of electrical and mechanical equipment
- 72268000 - Software supply services
- 80500000 - Training services

## Release History

- 9 Oct 2025 at 14:21 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063812-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063812-2025
  9th October 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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