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qPCRs

ASTON UNIVERSITY

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17 Dec 2025 at 10:04

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process facilitated by Aston University, a sub-central government public authority based in Birmingham, focuses on the acquisition of qPCRs, classified within the laboratory, optical, and precision equipment industry category. The process falls under a limited procurement method, specifically designed for below-threshold competitions. The procurement has reached its award stage, with key activities having occurred in December 2025. The contract was awarded on the 17th of December 2025, with services rendered on the 18th of December 2025 within the UKG31 region in the United Kingdom.

This tender presents notable growth opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory and optical equipment, particularly those capable of meeting specific and specialised demands in educational institutions and research facilities. BIO-RAD Laboratories Limited, a large-scale enterprise, succeeded in securing the contract, highlighting opportunities for firms with robust capabilities in precision equipment supply and management. Smaller companies seeking partnerships or expansion within this sector may find prospects in developing similar competitive strategies or offering complementary services to larger suppliers like BIO-RAD Laboratories.

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Notice Title

qPCRs

Notice Description

Purchase of qPCRs

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f767
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083645-2025
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
£48,500 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
18 Dec 2025 - 18 Dec 2025 24 hours
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

BIO-RAD LABORATORIES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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