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569 - Inverted Microscope

ASTON UNIVERSITY

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10 Feb 2021 at 16:50

Summary of the contracting process

Aston University, located in Birmingham, England, has recently completed a procurement process for the supply and installation of an inverted microscope, identified as contract number 569 - Inverted Microscope. This procurement falls under the industry category of goods, specifically classified as CPV code 38513100 for inverted microscopes. The procurement method used was an open procedure, with the tender period concluding on 22nd January 2021. The awarded contract, valued at £43,700, spans from 24th March 2021 to 23rd March 2022, with the award notice published on 10th February 2021.

This contract presents an excellent opportunity for businesses, especially those in the scientific equipment supply sector, to engage in future procurements with educational institutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in laboratory equipment and maintenance services would be particularly well-suited to compete, benefitting from the open and transparent nature of the procurement process. Businesses with experience in supplying similar scientific goods may find advantageous opportunities to collaborate with academic institutions like Aston University.

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Notice Title

569 - Inverted Microscope

Notice Description

The Supply, Delivery, Installation and Acceptance Testing of an Inverted Microscope.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2d7fb714-414e-403b-97bc-70443c593728
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/da306659-51e6-4f99-a18b-3a22e1880a72
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

38513100 - Inverted microscopes

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£43,700 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£43,700 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Feb 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Jan 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Feb 20215 years ago
Contract Period
24 Mar 2021 - 23 Mar 2022 6-12 months
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

CARL ZEISS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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