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Published 17 Mar 2025, 15:16 GMT

Official UK procurement notice

HERAcell 240i CO2 Incubator with O2 Control

Official notice

Authority: University of Exeter (Central government)

GoodsBelow threshold - open competitionBelow thresholdSME suitable
Published estimate£26,000£31,200 inc. VAT7.3% below published estimate
Submissions closed 24 Mar 2025awarded 28 Mar 2025
Awarded to Scientific Laboratory Supplies
Contract term 3 moends 22 Jul 2025 · starts 7 Apr 2025

What is being bought

Published requirement description

The University of Exeter is seeking quotations for the supply of 2x HERAcell 240i CO2 Incubator's with O2 Control. For the avoidance of doubt: This procurement is not a Covered Procurement as defined under the Procurement Act 2023 and the University of Exeter is under no obligation to and will not be undertaking a tender exercise for these goods and/or services. This procurement is being conducted in accordance with the University’s procurement rules for the supply of goods and services. The University disclaims to the fullest extent possible any potential liability it may have to any parties interested in supplying the goods and services being procured and the University of Exeter shall not be held liable for any loss, damage, liability or expense incurred or suffered by any potential supplier.

CPV: Incubators

The lotProcurement structure

single lot · value published
Lot #1Awarded 3 moSMEPublished value£26,000
Contract period: 7 Apr 2025 – 22 Jul 2025 (3 mo)Value: £26,000 exc. VAT · £31,200 inc. VAT
Eligibility: SME eligible

What it takes to win
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How this buyer will score bids.

The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).

Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add more
How bids were scored

Lot awarding rule: The University will award the contract to the bidder who meets all essential criteria & offers the best overall value for money.

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record
Procedure method
Below threshold - open competition
Legal basis
UKPGA · 2023/54 Procurement Act 2023
Procurement category
Goods
Notice status
Awarded
Procurement threshold
Below threshold
Regulatory regime
Standard
Commercial structure
Stand-alone contract (no framework)
Competition type
Competitive procedure
GPA / WTO covered
Unspecified in notice
Recurring procurement
Unspecified in notice
First published
17 Mar 2025, 15:16 GMT
Last source update
28 Mar 2025, 16:41 GMT
Authority reference
PO/2025/022/CH
FTS notice number
2025/S 000-009713
Latest notice
Contract details notice (UK7)
Classification (CPV)
Incubators
Delivery area
South West (UKK43)
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-04edfe Find a Tender

How it was run

Official notice
Run through: EU-Supply (CTM) · Who buys & how to bid on EU-Supply
Public notice page · account needed to bidElectronic submission allowed
Access & registration note: Free · 5–10 minutes
Submission deadline
24 Mar 2025, 12:00 GMT
Clarification deadline
21 Mar 2025, 12:00 GMT
Submission channel
Official e-sourcing portal
Electronic submission
Allowed
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

Timeline

17 Mar 2025 → 7 Apr 2025 · 5 dates
  1. Tender notice published
    17 Mar 2025, 15:16 GMT
  2. Clarification questions by
    21 Mar 2025, 12:00 GMT
  3. Submission deadline
    24 Mar 2025, 12:00 GMT
  4. Latest notice published
    28 Mar 2025, 16:41 GMT
  5. Contract starts
    7 Apr 2025

Notice history

3 events · 2 releases on Find a Tender · since 17 Mar 2025
  1. Tender notice published
    17 Mar 2025, 15:16 GMT
    UK4
  2. Contract details notice published
    28 Mar 2025, 16:41 GMT
    UK7
  3. Status changed to complete
    28 Mar 2025, 16:41 GMT

Commercial outcome & contract awards

Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast
Awards 1
Awarded value £24,0981 contract exc. VAT
Contracts signed 1latest 28 Mar 2025
Awarded toValueDateStatus
Scientific Laboratory Supplies£24,098 †—Awarded

Contracts

  • PO/2025/022/CH - HERAcell 240i CO2 Incubator with O2 Control · Scientific Laboratory Supplies

    Signed
    28 Mar 2025
    Value
    £24,098
    Period
    29 Mar 2025 – 1 Jul 2025
    Status
    active

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

University of Exeter

Contracting authorityPublic undertaking GB-PPON: PZYG-2396-XCRZ Northcote House, Exeter, South West, EX4 4QHContact name, email, phone

Bidders & participating suppliers

1 commercial party on the notice
  • Scientific Laboratory Supplies LtdAwarded supplierGB-COH: 02577009 Wilford Industrial Estate, Ruddington Lane, Nottingham, East Midlands, NG11 7EPContact email, phone

Official documents & specifications (2)

Official links; attachments are not copied

Notices published for this procedure

  • Contract details notice contractContract details noticeUK7Contract details notice on Find a Tender
  • Tender notice tenderTender noticeUK4Tender notice on Find a Tender