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Plate Reader - AWARD

UNIVERSITY OF READING

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15 Nov 2018 at 22:00

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Reading has completed a procurement process to acquire a plate reader, specifically designed for routine platelet and cell work, listed under the industry classification of laboratory, optical and precision equipment. The contract period spanned from 25 April 2018 to 26 April 2018, with the tender period concluding on 29 March 2018. The total contract value was £80,000, with a minimum value set at £60,000. The procurement method initiated was a tender, and the contract was awarded to Molecular Devices (UK) Ltd. The relevant location for the delivery is in the South East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory equipment and scientific instrumentation. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) with expertise in precision machinery and testing apparatus would find themselves particularly well-suited to compete in similar future procurement processes. Engaging with contracting authorities like the University of Reading can facilitate business growth by establishing long-term partnerships in the academic and research sectors.

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Notice Title

Plate Reader - AWARD

Notice Description

Tender for the provision of a plate reader for routine platelet and cell work.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5736475c-4207-40b5-b7a5-a90c92e68233
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d137e629-9d30-43d3-9e66-8e997090d286
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

38540000 - Machines and apparatus for testing and measuring

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Nov 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Mar 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Apr 20187 years ago
Contract Period
24 Apr 2018 - 26 Apr 2018 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
UNIVERSITY OF READING
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BERKS
Postcode
RG6 6UR
Post Town
Reading
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ16 Berkshire West
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Wokingham
Electoral Ward
Hillside
Westminster Constituency
Earley and Woodley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MOLECULAR DEVICES (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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