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Microplate Reader for medical research

UNIVERSITY OF PORTSMOUTH HIGHER EDUCATION CORPORATION

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07 Jan 2026 at 09:21

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Portsmouth Higher Education Corporation has completed a procurement process for the acquisition of a Microplate Reader intended for medical research. This procurement falls under the industry category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment and was conducted using a direct procurement method below the threshold without competition. The primary location for the delivery of these goods is the United Kingdom, with contract activities commencing on 16th December 2025 and running through to 16th December 2026. The procurement has reached the award stage, with BMG LABTECH LIMITED being selected as the supplier in January 2026.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in producing and supplying laboratory equipment, especially those specialising in precision instruments used for biochemical assays. Companies that can offer innovative technology in its laboratory offerings, particularly SMEs that can provide bespoke solutions for medical research applications, would find this contract advantageous to engage in. The need for advanced features such as simultaneous dual emission capabilities indicates an emphasis on high-precision instrumentation suited for specialised medical research tasks, thereby opening doors for manufacturers and suppliers operating in the laboratory sciences sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Microplate Reader for medical research

Notice Description

We have a requirement to purchase a Microplate Reader in order to conduct research comprising insulin/glucagon secretion assays from human islets, nanoBRET assays, HTRF for GPCR dimerization, signalling and second messenger detection. The instrument must provide simultaneous dual emission capabilites allowing for rapid, reliable radiometric assays including BRET FRET, TR-FRET, Fluorescence Polarisations and multi-wavelength Absorbance(DNA/RNA and Protein measurements).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060091
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000901-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without 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
£89,475 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
16 Dec 2025 - 16 Dec 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF PORTSMOUTH HIGHER EDUCATION CORPORATION
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@port.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
PORTSMOUTH
Postcode
PO1 2UP
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ31 Portsmouth
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Portsmouth
Electoral Ward
St Thomas
Westminster Constituency
Portsmouth South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BMG LABTECH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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