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ASTON UNIVERSITY

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21 Aug 2026 at 13:13

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Aston University bought a CLARIOstar Plus microplate reader with atmospheric control, specified as equipment 430-602, together with an Aston IT-purchased computer. This is a laboratory, optical and precision equipment requirement for use by the university. Delivery and associated activity are in Birmingham, at Aston University’s Aston Triangle site. The purchase is categorised as goods and is intended to provide a functioning laboratory instrument rather than a standalone item: the equipment must be delivered, commissioned and validated for use. Businesses supplying microplate readers, laboratory instrumentation or closely related scientific equipment would find the requirement relevant, particularly where they can provide the specified BMG LABTECH configuration and support its installation and operational readiness.

The procurement has been completed and the contract was awarded to BMG LABTECH LIMITED. Aston University used a direct award below the applicable threshold, without competition. The contract was signed on 20 August 2026 and the award is dated 21 August 2026. The awarded contract value is £56,979 gross, including applicable taxes. The contract period runs from 30 September 2026 to 30 September 2027. There was one completed lot. The stated delivery and commissioning performance target requires the equipment to be delivered, operationally ready, commissioned and validated for use by 30 September 2026 and within the contract start period. The awarded supplier is a small or medium-sized enterprise.

This award demonstrates Aston University’s demand for specialist laboratory instrumentation at a mid-sized equipment scale, purchased through a direct below-threshold route. A credible future competitor would need to supply or support comparable microplate reader technology, including atmospheric control, and understand the practical requirements of university laboratory environments. Capability should cover the complete equipment solution rather than supply alone: delivery, installation, commissioning, validation and handover for operational use are central to the requirement. Suppliers would also need to coordinate any associated computer provision or integration with the university’s IT arrangements. Relevant experience in laboratory, optical or precision equipment, and the ability to evidence reliable technical support and commissioning outcomes, would strengthen a future offer for this buyer.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Plate Reader

Notice Description

CLARIOstar Plus microplate reader (see quote for details) with atmospheric control (430-602) and Aston IT-purchased computer.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06e99a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079916-2026
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
£56,979 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Aug 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Aug 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2027 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
ASTON UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B4 7ET
Postcode Area
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 LIMITED

Further Information

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