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Summary

OCID:: ocds-kuma6s-159469
Published by:: Swansea University
Authority ID:: AA0345
Publication date:: 16 December 2025
Deadline date:: 13 January 2026
Notice type:: Contract Notice
Has documents:: No
Has SPD:: No
Has Carbon Reduction Plan:: No

Abstract

Swansea University seeks to procure a three-port glovebox system integrated with a vacuum oven for use in a battery research laboratory. The equipment will support advanced research activities focused on processing electrodes and assembling cells under controlled inert conditions. The procurement includes: • Glovebox System: A sealed enclosure with three glove ports, equipped with a gas purification system, oxygen and moisture sensors, solvent filter, molecular sieves, and a box purging system. • Integrated Vacuum Oven: Capable of reaching temperatures up to 250 °C, with a vacuum pump achieving at least 10⁻² mBar. • Additional Features: Small antechamber, heat exchanger for cooling, eco-mode operation, and an internal gloveport cover.

Full notice text

CONTRACT NOTICE – NATIONAL

Notice Type: SUPPLIES

1 Authority Details

1.1 Authority Name and Address

Official Name: Swansea University
Postal Address: Procurement, Finance Dept., Level 7 Faraday, Swansea University, Singleton Park,
Town: Swansea	Postal Code: SA2 8PP	Country: UK
For the attention of: Kath Dunseath	Telephone: +44 1792205678
E-Mail:	Fax:
Internet Address (URL): https://www.swansea.ac.uk/ Electronic access to information: https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/home.html Electronic submission of tenders and requests to participate: https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/home.html

1.2 Address from which documentation may be obtained

Official Name: https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/home.html
Postal Address:
Town:	Postal Code:	Country: UK
For the attention of:	Telephone:
E-Mail:	Fax:
Internet Address (URL): https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/home.html

1.3 Completed documents must be returned to:

Official Name: https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/home.html
Postal Address:
Town:	Postal Code:	Country: UK
For the attention of:	Telephone:
E-Mail:	Fax:
Internet Address (URL): https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/home.html

2 Contract Details

2.1 Title

Supply of Three-port glovebox with a Vacuum Oven

2.2 Description of the goods or services required

• Glovebox System: A sealed enclosure with three glove ports, equipped with a gas purification system, oxygen and moisture sensors, solvent filter, molecular sieves, and a box purging system.

• Integrated Vacuum Oven: Capable of reaching temperatures up to 250 °C, with a vacuum pump achieving at least 10⁻² mBar.

• Additional Features: Small antechamber, heat exchanger for cooling, eco-mode operation, and an internal gloveport cover.

NOTE: The authority is using eTenderwales to carry out this procurement process. To obtain further information record your interest on Sell2Wales at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=159469

2.3 Notice Coding and Classification

a) Commodity Codes

	Code		Description
	38000000		Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
	38500000		Checking and testing apparatus
	38540000		Machines and apparatus for testing and measuring
	38570000		Regulating and controlling instruments and apparatus
	38900000		Miscellaneous evaluation or testing instruments

b) Delivery Location/Area

	Code		Location
	1017		Bridgend and Neath Port Talbot
	1018		Swansea

2.4 Total quantity or scope of tender

One off supply with warranty

3 Conditions for Participation

3.1 Minimum standards and qualification required

4 Administrative Information

4.1 Type of Procedure

Single stage

4.2 Reference number attributed to the notice by the contracting authority

SU59(26)

4.3 Time Limits

Time-limit for receipt of completed tenders
13-01-2026 Time 12:00

Estimated award date
30-01-2026

4.5 Language or languages in which tenders or requests to participate can be drawn up

EN CY

4.6 Tender Submission Postbox

5 Other Information

5.1 Additional Information

This procurement process is being carried out on eTenderwales. Please note this is a separate website and if you are not already registered, registration will be required.

To access eTenderwales, express your interest in this notice and access the tender documentation please visit

https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml and search for PQQ/ITT code itt_122081 within the appropriate area

(WA Ref:159469)

5.2 Additional Documentation

5.3 Publication date of this notice

16-12-2025

SF 51a

Coding

Commodity categories

ID	Title	Parent category
38500000	Checking and testing apparatus	Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
38000000	Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)	Technology and Equipment
38540000	Machines and apparatus for testing and measuring	Checking and testing apparatus
38900000	Miscellaneous evaluation or testing instruments	Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
38570000	Regulating and controlling instruments and apparatus	Checking and testing apparatus

Delivery locations

ID	Description
1017	Bridgend and Neath Port Talbot
1018	Swansea

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ID	Description
There are no alert restrictions for this notice.

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Supply of Three-port glovebox with a Vacuum Oven

Contents

Summary

Abstract

Full notice text

CONTRACT NOTICE – NATIONAL

1 Authority Details

1.1

Authority Name and Address

1.2

Address from which documentation may be obtained

1.3

Completed documents must be returned to:

2 Contract Details

2.1

Title

2.2

Description of the goods or services required

2.3

Notice Coding and Classification

2.4

Total quantity or scope of tender

3 Conditions for Participation

3.1

Minimum standards and qualification required

4 Administrative Information

4.1

Type of Procedure

4.2

Reference number attributed to the notice by the contracting authority

4.3

Time Limits

4.5

Language or languages in which tenders or requests to participate can be drawn up

4.6

Tender Submission Postbox

5 Other Information

5.1

Additional Information

5.2

Additional Documentation

5.3

Publication date of this notice