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Benchtop Microscope

ASTON UNIVERSITY

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31 Aug 2023 at 17:08

Summary of the contracting process

Aston University has awarded a contract for the purchase of a Benchtop Microscope under a direct procurement method. The contract value is £30,000, and the contract period is from 1st April 2023 to 2nd April 2023. The tender period ended on 13th March 2023. The buying organisation is located in Birmingham, England, with the specific address at Aston Triangle, B4 7ET. The procurement falls under the goods category.

This tender from Aston University presents an opportunity for suppliers dealing with Microscopes or related equipment. Businesses in the scientific equipment industry, especially those involved in microscopy technologies, would find this tender well-suited for their engagement. As the contract has been awarded, interested parties can explore future collaboration opportunities with Aston University for similar procurement needs. The awarded supplier is FISHER SCIENTIFIC U.K., LIMITED.

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Notice Title

Benchtop Microscope

Notice Description

Purchase of Light Microscope which can take images using unique light cubes which can support fluorescence, light and colour imaging.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-120429b6-7739-40e3-aba5-7e5660ce63ec
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a8db8a20-1fcf-4669-9afb-b586deff9991
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)


CPV Codes

38510000 - Microscopes

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Aug 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Mar 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Mar 20232 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2023 - 2 Apr 2023 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ASTON UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B4 7ET
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Nechells
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FISHER SCIENTIFIC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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