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FPLC For Protein Purification

ASTON UNIVERSITY

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25 Nov 2025 at 09:29

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process described pertains to the purchase of a Fast Protein Liquid Chromatography (FPLC) system for protein purification by Aston University, located in Birmingham, England. Categorised under laboratory, optical, and precision equipment with the CPV code 38000000, the process follows a selective procurement method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender process has been completed with the procurement stage concluding with the award on 24th November 2025. The contract period is set to commence on 1st December 2025 and end on 30th November 2027. The overall contract value is £75,000. Business activities related to the tender were expected to be complete by 31st October 2025, and the delivery is to be made to a location in Birmingham with postcode B4 7ET.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in supplying laboratory and precision equipment. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with a focus or capacity in mass spectrometry and chromatography equipment could significantly benefit from contracts like this, given the procurement's suitability for SMEs and the ongoing demand for laboratory infrastructure upgrades within educational institutions. Businesses that are part of existing framework agreements, especially those capable of providing high-quality and reliable equipment with the required specificity, would be well-suited to compete in procurements of this nature. Successful bidders can leverage such contracts to establish or strengthen their foothold in the scientific and academic sectors in the UK.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

FPLC For Protein Purification

Notice Description

Purchase of FPLC System Framework: APUC LAB1029 (Mass Spectrometry & Chromatography Equipment)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9ca75eda-3d2b-4e4a-9d07-cddf7367c824
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/70960c8b-fa98-44d9-8771-19ae0a2628de
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
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)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£75,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£75,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2025 - 30 Nov 2027 1-2 years
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
Jacob Rankine
Contact Email
j.rankine@aston.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

GLOBAL LIFE SCIENCES SOLUTIONS OPERATIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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