Scope
Reference
UoS/OW/25/26/QTR1/Benchtop cabinet X-ray irradiation system
Description
We require a benchtop cabinet X-ray irradiation system for continuous and controlled irradiation of cell cultures. The unit should be safe and cost-effective. It must be fully shielded for safe
installation directly within a standard laboratory, without requiring additional infrastructure modifications.
Contract 1
Supplier
Contract value
- £59,500 excluding VAT
- £71,400 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Award decision date
15 September 2025
Earliest date the contract will be signed
22 September 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 22 September 2025 to 22 December 2025
- 3 months, 1 day
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 33111000 - X-ray devices
Contract locations
- UKD3 - Greater Manchester
Information about tenders
- 2 tenders received
- 2 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 0 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 1 supplier unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Supplier
RPS Service Ltd
Unit 1A The Cottage, 100 Royston Road, Byfleet
Byfleet
KT14 7NY
United Kingdom
Email: support@rpsservice.co.uk
Region: UKJ25 - West Surrey
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 1
Contracting authority
University of Salford
- Charity Commission (England and Wales): RC000666
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PDHR-3751-QPQR
43 The Crescent
Salford
M5 4WT
United Kingdom
Region: UKD34 - Greater Manchester South West
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government