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Multiplex Plate Reader

ASTON UNIVERSITY

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13 Nov 2025 at 15:19

Summary of the contracting process

Aston University, located in Birmingham, has completed the procurement process for a Multiplex Plate Reader under a limited competition process. The contract was awarded to BMG LABTECH LIMITED, an SME based in Aylesbury, with the contract signed on 13th November 2025. The procurement, classified under "Laboratory, optical and precision equipments" (CPV: 38000000), falls within the public authority sub-central government industry category. The contract period is set between 1st December 2025 and 2nd December 2025, with a gross value of £57,000 GBP.

This tender provides a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in laboratory equipment to engage with educational institutions. SMEs that focus on high-precision laboratory instruments are particularly well-suited to such tenders. The limited competition model suggests that contracts like these may provide enhanced opportunities for businesses proficient in delivering niche technologically advanced solutions within set parameters and shorter procurement cycles.

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Notice Title

Multiplex Plate Reader

Notice Description

Purchase of Multiplex Plate Reader

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e0a6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073629-2025
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

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£57,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2025 - 2 Dec 2025 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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

BMG LABTECH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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