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title: "Fume Cupboards for Wolfson Laboratory"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000564881"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF ST ANDREWS"
published: "2019-02-15"
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# Fume Cupboards for Wolfson Laboratory

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF ST ANDREWS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000564881

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## Summary

The University of St Andrews is seeking suppliers for the installation of six fume cupboards at the Wolfson Laboratory, located in St Andrews, UK. This procurement initiative is categorised under the education sector and has reached the award stage following an open tender process. The contract was signed on 17th January 2019, with an estimated value of £72,880. Key specifications include a low flow design and specific performance standards, reflecting the technical requirements essential for laboratory operations.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in the supply of laboratory equipment and related services. Companies specialising in laboratory installations or technology, particularly those with expertise in fume extraction systems, may find themselves well-suited to participate. With the growing emphasis on safety and compliance in scientific environments, firms that can demonstrate capabilities in delivering high-quality, tested equipment will likely have a competitive advantage in this procurement process.

## Notice

The new Wolfson laboratory facility based in room 250 of the Purdie building calls for the installation of 6 fume cupboards of an 1800 mm width footprint. The provided fume cupboards should as far as possible follow the following specifications. The fume cupboards should be of a low flow design but must be able to prove containment in use consistent with a typical laboratory within the School of Chemistry. In all cases it would be expected that there will be an average face velocity of not less than 0.35 m/s with a sash opening height of 400mm. Safe operation must be proved and demonstrated with the appropriate containment tests. Containment to be proved in both empty and fully loaded conditions.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The new Wolfson laboratory facility based in room 250 of the Purdie building calls for the installation of 6 fume cupboards of an 1800 mm width footprint. The provided fume cupboards should as far as possible follow the following specifications. The fume cupboards should be of a low flow design but must be able to prove containment in use consistent with a typical laboratory within the School of Chemistry. In all cases it would be expected that there will be an average face velocity of not less than 0.35 m/s with a sash opening height of 400mm. Safe operation must be proved and demonstrated with the appropriate containment tests. Containment to be proved in both empty and fully loaded conditions.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB345441 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Feb 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Dec 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Jan 2019 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £72,880 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF ST ANDREWS |
| Locality | ST ANDREWS |
| Post town | Kirkcaldy |
| Postcode | KY16 9LB |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM0 Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM01 Clackmannanshire and Fife |
| Local authority | Fife |
| Electoral ward | St Andrews |
| Westminster constituency | North East Fife |
| Delivery location | TLM72 Clackmannanshire and Fife |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | PREMIER LABORATORY SYSTEMS; UNIVERSITY OF ST ANDREWS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

### Codes

- 39141500 - Fume cupboards

## Release History

- 15 Feb 2019 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB345441
- 19 Nov 2018 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV337499

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV337499&idx=1
  19th November 2018 - Electronic Portal Guidance / Instruction
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV337499
  Fume Cupboards for Wolfson Laboratory - The new Wolfson laboratory facility based in room 250 of the Purdie building calls for the installation of 6 fume cupboards of an 1800 mm width footprint. The provided fume cupboards should as far as possible follow the following specifications. The fume cupboards should be of a low flow design but must be able to prove containment in use consistent with a typical laboratory within the School of Chemistry. In all cases it would be expected that there will be an average face velocity of not less than 0.35 m/s with a sash opening height of 400mm. Safe operation must be proved and demonstrated with the appropriate containment tests. Containment to be proved in both empty and fully loaded conditions.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB345441
  Fume Cupboards for Wolfson Laboratory - The new Wolfson laboratory facility based in room 250 of the Purdie building calls for the installation of 6 fume cupboards of an 1800 mm width footprint. The provided fume cupboards should as far as possible follow the following specifications. The fume cupboards should be of a low flow design but must be able to prove containment in use consistent with a typical laboratory within the School of Chemistry. In all cases it would be expected that there will be an average face velocity of not less than 0.35 m/s with a sash opening height of 400mm. Safe operation must be proved and demonstrated with the appropriate containment tests. Containment to be proved in both empty and fully loaded conditions.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/staff/money/procurement/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000564881
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofstandrews/aspx/Home

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