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BENCHTOP NMR

ASTON UNIVERSITY

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02 Apr 2025 at 11:16

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Summary of the contracting process

Aston University has completed a procurement process to acquire Benchtop NMR equipment, classified under the industry category "Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)." This selective procurement, executed via a call-off from a framework agreement, was valued at £89,000 and culminated in the award being issued to Fisher Scientific UK Ltd on 2nd April 2025. The delivery location is specified as Birmingham, with the goods expected to be delivered within the contract period from 2nd April to 3rd April 2025.

This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for companies with experience in supplying laboratory and precision equipment. Large enterprises already engaged in, or looking to expand into, the laboratory equipment market would find this tender particularly relevant. Although this specific procurement has been completed, similar future tenders could offer further opportunities for growth and partnership with institutions like Aston University.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

BENCHTOP NMR

Notice Description

Benchtop NMR Supply & Installation.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e9dc2eab-6116-4d39-9eef-25a8bd7ad863
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a9777a8a-a382-4ec3-a93b-d93e8a8a408a
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
Not specified
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
£89,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£89,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2025 - 3 Apr 2025 30 days
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

FISHER SCIENTIFIC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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