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title: "ARE/003317"
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buyer: "NOTTINGHAM TRENT UNIVERSITY"
published: "2018-10-15"
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# ARE/003317

Buyer: NOTTINGHAM TRENT UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-01df6135-3b02-40d3-b36a-83fe56454abe

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Nottingham Trent University, which sought bids for the supply of a microplate reader under contract ID ARE/003317. This procurement falls within the diagnostic devices category and was conducted as a direct single tender action, below threshold, indicating a streamlined approach. The contract's tender period concluded on 11 December 2017, with the contract being awarded on the same date and covering a delivery address in Nottingham, England. The total contract value was £30,020.50, and the award was published on 15 October 2018.

This tender represents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in diagnostic devices and medical equipment. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to compete due to the procurement's inclusive nature. Suppliers focused on innovative diagnostic solutions, especially those with a track record in microplate technologies, can leverage this opportunity to establish or expand their partnerships with academic institutions like Nottingham Trent University.

## Notice

Microplate reader.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4a6d1792-4294-4d15-9fcf-dea1f555d068 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Oct 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Dec 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Dec 2017 |
| Contract period | 12 Dec 2017 - 13 Dec 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,020 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £30,020 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NOTTINGHAM TRENT UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | NOTTINGHAM |
| Post town | Nottingham |
| Postcode | NG1 4GH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF14 Nottingham |
| Local authority | Nottingham |
| Electoral ward | Hyson Green & Arboretum |
| Westminster constituency | Nottingham East |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TECAN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33124100 - Diagnostic devices

## Release History

- 15 Oct 2018 at 10:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4a6d1792-4294-4d15-9fcf-dea1f555d068

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4a6d1792-4294-4d15-9fcf-dea1f555d068
  15th October 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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