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Zebrafish Behavioural Analysis System

ASTON UNIVERSITY

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13 Nov 2025 at 16:03

Summary of the contracting process

Aston University, a public authority sub-central government entity based in Birmingham, UK, has recently completed a procurement process for the acquisition of a Zebrafish Behavioural Analysis System. This procurement, concluded on 13th November 2025, falls under the industry category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. The contract was awarded to the supplier VIEWPOINT, a large-scale company based in Civrieux, France. The process utilised a limited procurement method, fitting below the threshold for a competitive tender. The contract, valued at 40,000 EUR, is set for delivery in Birmingham and will be active from 1st December to 2nd December 2025.

This procurement presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in advanced laboratory equipment who may consider future similar tenders. Companies with the capability to supply precision laboratory systems and a focus on competitive yet straightforward procurement processes may find such opportunities advantageous. Businesses should prepare to meet sub-central government requirements and ensure competitive readiness to engage in limited procurement opportunities, like those favouring high-quality technical equipment suppliers. Additionally, aligning with universities and educational institutions could provide long-term beneficial partnerships in similar future tenders.

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Notice Title

Zebrafish Behavioural Analysis System

Notice Description

Purchase of Zebrafish Behavioural Analysis System

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e0c9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073682-2025
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
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£40,000 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

VIEWPOINT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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