Scope
Reference
CA-25-170
Description
This procurement is being undertaken via a single-source route due to the unique technical capabilities of the C-Trap® Dymo 300 and the exclusive rights held by its manufacturer, LUMICKS B.V.
Contract 1
Supplier
Contract value
- £1,047,774 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Earliest date the contract will be signed
8 September 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 8 September 2025 to 7 September 2027
- 2 years
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 33100000 - Medical equipments
- 45214630 - Scientific installations
Contract locations
- UKD - North West (England)
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Direct award
Direct award justification
- Single supplier - technical reasons
- Extreme and unavoidable urgency
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.
Supplier
LUMICKS B.V
- Companies House: 60187263
Paalbergweg 3
Amsterdam
1105AG
Netherlands
Email: info@lumicks.com
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 1
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