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Automated Workflow System

University of York · Tender notice on Find a Tender

Tender information last checkedLast checked 30 Sept 2026, 07:07.

Opportunity overview

The system is to provide derivatisation of archaeological lipid extracts using N,O-Bis(trimethylsilyl)trifluoroacetamide (BSTFA). The system should enable sample derivatisation and preparation for injection to occur concurrently with the GC-MS analysis of the preceding sample. The primary objectives are to improve process consistency, maximise instrument efficiency, and minimise manual handling, sample loss, and the risk of cross-contamination. Scope is to include the supply, delivery, installation and commissioning and associated services.

Awarded to

Amounts belong to published awards or contracts. Where several suppliers share one value, it is labelled as shared and is not a supplier-specific allocation.

Classification

  • CPV38000000 — Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

Lots

  • Lot 1£80k

Documents and notices

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
ocds-h6vhtk-058224
Status
complete
Above Threshold
No
Procurement Method
open
Main Procurement Category
goods
How to submit
The Invitation to Tender (ITT) documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/york/aspx/Home
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition

Legal basis

Id
2023/54
Scheme
UKPGA

Tender Period

Ends
1 Sept 2025, 12:00

Submission terms

Electronic Submission Policy
allowed

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Status
complete
Has Renewal
Yes

Value

Amount
80,000
Currency
GBP
Including VAT
100,000

Renewal

Description
Service contract of two years beyond the initial warranty.

Award criteria

Description
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

Contract period

Ends
30 Nov 2026, 23:59
Starts
22 Sept 2025, 00:00
Max Extent Date
30 Nov 2028, 23:59

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
38000000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

Published documents

Entry 1
Id
046384-2025
Format
text/html
Notice Type
UK4
Description
Tender notice on Find a Tender
Document Type
tenderNotice
Published
6 Aug 2025, 09:45
Entry 2
Id
046387-2025
Format
text/html
Notice Type
UK4
Description
Tender notice on Find a Tender
Document Type
tenderNotice
Published
6 Aug 2025, 09:54

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Id
GB-UKPRN-10007167
Name
University of York

Roles

buyer

Address

Region
UKE21
Country
GB
Locality
York
Postal Code
YO10 5DD
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Heslington

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Id
publicAuthoritySubCentralGovernment
Scheme
UK_CA_TYPE
Description
Public authority - sub-central government

Identifier

Id
10007167
Scheme
GB-UKPRN

Contact

Additional Identifiers

Entry 1
Id
PRDQ-5539-WTHX
Scheme
GB-PPON
Organisation 2
Id
GB-FTS-168506
Name
DA VINCI LABORATORY SOLUTIONS UK & IRELAND LIMITED

Roles

supplier

Address

Region
UKG31
Country
GB
Locality
Birmingham
Postal Code
B31 2TS
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Suite 21 The Innovation Centre - 1 Devon Way - Birmingham B31 2TS

Details

Vcse
No
Scale
sme

Contact

Award information

Award 1
Id
1
Status
active
Main Procurement Category
goods

Items

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKE21
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
38000000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

Suppliers

Supplier 1
Id
GB-FTS-168506
Name
DA VINCI LABORATORY SOLUTIONS UK & IRELAND LIMITED

Related lots

1

Contracts and changes

Entry 1
Id
1
Status
active
Award ID
1
Date Signed
17 Oct 2025, 00:00
Has Renewal
Yes
Above Threshold
No

Value

Currency
GBP
Including VAT
100,000

Period

Ends
1 Dec 2026, 23:59
Starts
17 Oct 2025, 00:00
Max Extent Date
1 Dec 2028, 23:59

Renewal

Description
Service contract of two years beyond the initial warranty.

Documents

Entry 1
Id
080444-2025
Format
text/html
Notice Type
UK7
Description
Contract details notice on Find a Tender
Document Type
contractNotice
Published
8 Dec 2025, 09:40

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · York · UKE21 · YO10 5DD · United Kingdom

Notice and amendment history

1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

1 VERSION
  1. ocds-h6vhtk-058224-2025-12-08T09:40:16ZTender notice on Find a Tender ·