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968 - Biosafety Cabinets

ASTON UNIVERSITY

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02 Oct 2024 at 12:23

Summary of the contracting process

Aston University, based in Birmingham, has completed the procurement process for the supply, installation, and commissioning of biosafety cabinets, including the removal of existing units. This tender, titled "968 - Biosafety Cabinets", falls under the industry category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment (excluding glasses) with an additional focus on laboratory furniture. A contract valued at £160,000 has been awarded following a further competition via the Laboratory Equipment (General) and Associated Post Installation Services framework. The tender process concluded with an award on 16 September 2024, and the contract period spans from 2 October 2024 to 30 September 2026.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the production and installation of laboratory equipment. As the tender requires both the provision and commissioning of specialised biosafety cabinets, companies with expertise in high-precision laboratory solutions and post-installation services are ideally positioned to compete. The project’s wide geographic delivery scope, including the United Kingdom and international locations such as the British Overseas Territories and Europe, further broadens the potential for global business growth. Companies focusing on laboratory equipment and those looking to expand their services globally would find valuable opportunities in such procurements. Fisher Scientific UK Ltd, a large-scale supplier, successfully secured this award, highlighting the scale and capability required for participating businesses.

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Notice Title

968 - Biosafety Cabinets

Notice Description

Biosafety Cabinets - Supply, Installation & Commissioning. Removal of existing units. Awarded following a further competition via the following framework: Laboratory Equipment (General) and Associated Post Installation Services LAB5061 LU Lot 3 - Safety

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-67995290-ec22-4b2f-b3cb-0d4db34d7e74
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6815a5e0-3517-4f37-b6cc-7a7c4fde66b8
Current Stage
Award
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
Other -
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

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


CPV Codes

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

39180000 - Laboratory furniture

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£160,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£160,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
1 Oct 2024 - 30 Sep 2026 1-2 years
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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