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Fish Microinjection System

ASTON UNIVERSITY

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13 Nov 2025 at 15:48

Summary of the contracting process

Aston University, a public authority within sub-central government, completed a procurement process for a Fish Microinjection System, which concluded with the award on 13th November 2025. Operating from Birmingham, Aston University utilised a 'limited' procurement method due to the process being below threshold with limited competition. The contract, awarded to World Precision Instruments Limited, falls under the 'goods' category, specifically laboratory, optical, and precision equipment, with deliveries expected in the UKG31 region. The contract was signed on 13th November 2025, with a performance period starting on 1st December 2025 and ending on 2nd December 2025, for a gross value of £35,000.

This tender presents opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses specialising in laboratory and precision equipment. Companies with capabilities in supplying highly specialised scientific equipment could find significant value in similar tenders, especially those that focus on niche markets within the academic and research sectors. SMEs, such as World Precision Instruments Limited, illustrate that smaller firms can successfully navigate limited competition procurements, highlighting the achievable entry into contracts associated with educational and scientific institutions.

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Notice Title

Fish Microinjection System

Notice Description

Purchase of Fish Microinjection System

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e0bd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073663-2025
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
£35,000 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

WORLD PRECISION INSTRUMENTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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