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Epifluorescence Microscope

ASTON UNIVERSITY

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11 Apr 2025 at 08:19

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Aston University, located in Birmingham, United Kingdom, has completed the procurement process for the supply and installation of an Epifluorescence Microscope. This procurement falls under the goods industry category and was conducted using a limited competition method, below the threshold for large tenders. The contract was awarded to Leica Microsystems UK Ltd and covers a period from 11th April 2025 to 10th April 2026, with a total value of £110,000. Key details include the contract's commencement on 10th April 2025 and its completion status, with delivery addresses within the UK's Birmingham region.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the scientific equipment industry, particularly suppliers of specialised microscopes. SMEs like Leica Microsystems UK Ltd stand to benefit from similar contracts, boosting their market presence and establishing partnerships with reputable institutions such as Aston University. The procurement process demonstrates the potential for business growth through supply contracts with educational and research organisations, providing advanced equipment in response to specific institutional needs.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Epifluorescence Microscope

Notice Description

Epifluorescence Microscope Supply & Installation

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050100
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014447-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

38510000 - Microscopes

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£110,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
10 Apr 2025 - 10 Apr 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ASTON UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@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

LEICA MICROSYSTEMS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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