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title: "Benchtop Microscope"
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buyer: "ASTON UNIVERSITY"
published: "2023-08-31"
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# Benchtop Microscope

Buyer: ASTON UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-120429b6-7739-40e3-aba5-7e5660ce63ec

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## Summary

Aston University has awarded a contract for the purchase of a Benchtop Microscope under a direct procurement method. The contract value is £30,000, and the contract period is from 1st April 2023 to 2nd April 2023. The tender period ended on 13th March 2023. The buying organisation is located in Birmingham, England, with the specific address at Aston Triangle, B4 7ET. The procurement falls under the goods category.

This tender from Aston University presents an opportunity for suppliers dealing with Microscopes or related equipment. Businesses in the scientific equipment industry, especially those involved in microscopy technologies, would find this tender well-suited for their engagement. As the contract has been awarded, interested parties can explore future collaboration opportunities with Aston University for similar procurement needs. The awarded supplier is FISHER SCIENTIFIC U.K., LIMITED.

## Notice

Purchase of Light Microscope which can take images using unique light cubes which can support fluorescence, light and colour imaging.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a8db8a20-1fcf-4669-9afb-b586deff9991 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Aug 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Mar 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Mar 2023 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2023 - 2 Apr 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £30,000 |
| 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 | ASTON UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B4 7ET |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Nechells |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FISHER SCIENTIFIC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 38510000 - Microscopes

## Release History

- 31 Aug 2023 at 17:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a8db8a20-1fcf-4669-9afb-b586deff9991

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a8db8a20-1fcf-4669-9afb-b586deff9991
  31st August 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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