Award

Biosafety Cabinets 2

ASTON UNIVERSITY

This public procurement record has 1 release in its history.

Award

28 Nov 2024 at 13:55

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Aston University, located in Birmingham, England, has completed a procurement process for the purchase of 12 Thermo Biosafety Cabinets, including installation and associated peripherals, classified under the laboratory furniture category. This procurement, valued at GBP 80,000, was conducted via a direct procurement method through a single tender action below the threshold. The tender period concluded on 28 November 2024, with the contract commencing on 1 January 2025 and ending on 31 December 2025. The procurement stage is currently at the award phase with the contract awarded to Fisher Scientific UK Ltd.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory equipment and installation services, particularly those capable of fulfilling large orders and meeting specific safety standards. Although this particular procurement did not target SMEs or VCSEs, businesses operating at scale with experience in laboratory settings would be well-suited to compete for similar future contracts from academic and research institutions like Aston University. Engaging in such tenders can enhance business portfolios and foster long-term relationships with reputable educational organisations.

Find more tenders on our Open Data Platform.
How relevant is this notice?

D3 Tenders Premium

Win More Public Sector Contracts

AI-powered tender discovery, pipeline management, and market intelligence — everything you need to grow your public sector business.

Start Free Trial Book a Demo
All Features Pricing

Notice Information

Notice Title

Biosafety Cabinets 2

Notice Description

Purchase of 12 x Thermo Biosafety Cabinets, Installation and associated peripherals.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5e3b3c7d-8044-441f-bd25-020534ae7837
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/04341781-55c4-4f68-a1b9-66b7ef32d624
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

CPV Codes

39180000 - Laboratory furniture

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ASTON UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

Download

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts. 

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-b5fd17-5e3b3c7d-8044-441f-bd25-020534ae7837-2024-11-28T13:55:27Z",
    "date": "2024-11-28T13:55:27Z",
    "ocid": "ocds-b5fd17-5e3b3c7d-8044-441f-bd25-020534ae7837",
    "language": "en",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "tender": {
        "id": "1081",
        "title": "Biosafety Cabinets 2",
        "description": "Purchase of 12 x Thermo Biosafety Cabinets, Installation and associated peripherals.",
        "status": "complete",
        "classification": {
            "scheme": "CPV",
            "id": "39180000",
            "description": "Laboratory furniture"
        },
        "items": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "deliveryAddresses": [
                    {
                        "postalCode": "B4 7ET"
                    }
                ]
            }
        ],
        "value": {
            "amount": 80000,
            "currency": "GBP"
        },
        "procurementMethod": "direct",
        "procurementMethodDetails": "Single tender action (below threshold)",
        "tenderPeriod": {
            "endDate": "2024-11-28T12:00:00Z"
        },
        "contractPeriod": {
            "startDate": "2025-01-01T00:00:00Z",
            "endDate": "2025-12-31T23:59:59Z"
        },
        "suitability": {
            "sme": false,
            "vcse": false
        },
        "mainProcurementCategory": "goods"
    },
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-SRS-sid4gov.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/wrP44fnV",
            "name": "ASTON UNIVERSITY",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "ASTON UNIVERSITY",
                "scheme": "GB-SRS",
                "id": "sid4gov.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/wrP44fnV"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Aston Triangle",
                "locality": "BIRMINGHAM",
                "postalCode": "B47ET",
                "countryName": "England"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "name": "Jacob Rankine",
                "email": "j.rankine@aston.ac.uk"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ]
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-COH-02883961",
            "name": "Fisher Scientific UK Ltd",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "Fisher Scientific UK Ltd",
                "scheme": "GB-COH",
                "id": "02883961"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Loughborough"
            },
            "details": {
                "scale": "large",
                "vcse": false
            },
            "roles": [
                "supplier"
            ]
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-SRS-sid4gov.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/wrP44fnV",
        "name": "ASTON UNIVERSITY"
    },
    "awards": [
        {
            "id": "ocds-b5fd17-5e3b3c7d-8044-441f-bd25-020534ae7837-1",
            "status": "active",
            "date": "2024-11-28T00:00:00Z",
            "datePublished": "2024-11-28T13:55:27Z",
            "value": {
                "amount": 80000,
                "currency": "GBP"
            },
            "suppliers": [
                {
                    "id": "GB-COH-02883961",
                    "name": "Fisher Scientific UK Ltd"
                }
            ],
            "contractPeriod": {
                "startDate": "2025-01-01T00:00:00Z",
                "endDate": "2025-12-31T23:59:59Z"
            },
            "documents": [
                {
                    "id": "1",
                    "documentType": "awardNotice",
                    "description": "Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder",
                    "url": "https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/04341781-55c4-4f68-a1b9-66b7ef32d624",
                    "datePublished": "2024-11-28T13:55:27Z",
                    "format": "text/html",
                    "language": "en"
                }
            ]
        }
    ]
}