---
title: "UoS/DH/25/26/Upgrade to Test Expert 3 Package"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-065f0c"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD"
published: "2026-03-02"
---

# UoS/DH/25/26/Upgrade to Test Expert 3 Package

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-065f0c

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## Summary

The University of Salford has awarded a contract for the "Upgrade to Test Expert 3 Package," under the category of installation services of laboratory equipment. The procurement process involved a direct method, specifically below the threshold without competition, indicating a streamlined approach. The award, dated 2 March 2026, marks the completion of this procurement stage, with the contract commencing on 16 March 2026 and concluding on 30 July 2026. The service will be delivered within the UKD3 region, providing opportunities for local engagement in Salford, United Kingdom.

This procurement offers business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in the installation of laboratory equipment within the services sector. Despite the lack of competition due to the direct procurement method, businesses experienced in handling similar equipment upgrades could gain insights into future procurement needs of public authorities. Large enterprises like ZwickRoell Ltd, the successful supplier, have set a precedent for capacity and expertise in such bids, suggesting that businesses capable of delivering specialised installation services promptly may find success in similar tender opportunities.

## Notice

Award Notice for Upgrade to Test Expert 3 Package.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018236-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 16 Mar 2026 - 30 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £69,591 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD |
| Locality | SALFORD |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M5 4WT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West |
| Local authority | Salford |
| Electoral ward | Ordsall |
| Westminster constituency | Salford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 51 - Installation services (except software)

### Codes

- 51430000 - Installation services of laboratory equipment

## Release History

- 2 Mar 2026 at 09:57 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018236-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018236-2026
  2nd March 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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