Scope
Reference
SP/26/1464
Description
Lancaster University is inviting tenders on the terms set out in the Invitation to Tender (ITT) for the supply, delivery and installation of a cryo-free dilution refrigerator.
Further information is contained within the Invitation to Participate document, issued in Intend.
The University of Lancaster ("the University") is not a contracting authority for the purposes of the Procurement Act 2023 (as amended) and its procurement activities are not subject to the Procurement Act 2023.
Advertisement of any contract in the 'Find a Tender' is at the sole discretion of the University and is undertaken on a voluntary basis with no obligation to comply with the Procurement Act 2023 (as amended).
The University reserves its rights in full to adapt or step outside the procedures in the procurement legislation as the University considers necessary.
Total value (estimated)
- £590,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 19 March 2026 to 18 March 2028
- 2 years
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
Contract locations
- UKD - North West (England)
Participation
Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation
As set out in the tender documents
Technical ability conditions of participation
As set out in the tender documents
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Tender submission deadline
6 March 2026, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at:
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
16 March 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Quality | As set out in the tender documents |
Quality |
| Price | As set out in the tender documents |
Price |
Weighting description
As set out in the tender documents
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Justification for not publishing a preliminary market engagement notice
A notice was not required.
Documents
Associated tender documents
https://in-tendhost.co.uk/lancaster/aspx/Home
Technical specifications to be met
https://in-tendhost.co.uk/lancaster/aspx/Home
Contracting authority
UNIVERSITY OF LANCASTER
- Companies House: RC000657
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PHYT-3516-XDZY
Bailrigg
Lancaster
LA1 4YW
United Kingdom
Email: tenders@lancaster.ac.uk
Website: http://https//www.lancaster.ac.uk
Region: UKD44 - Lancaster and Wyre
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government