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title: "412 Fourier Transform Infrared Red (FTIR) Spectrometer"
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# 412 Fourier Transform Infrared Red (FTIR) Spectrometer

Buyer: ASTON UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1ef22fb5-2b35-48b5-aa11-5291b44f6d88

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Aston University, located in Birmingham, which sought to acquire one Fourier Transform Infrared Red (FTIR) Spectrometer under an open tender procedure. The procurement falls within the laboratory, optical, and precision equipment sector and has a total estimated value of £63,000. The tender period concluded on 21st February 2019, and the contract period is scheduled from 24th April 2019 to 23rd April 2021. The contract was awarded to PerkinElmer LAS (UK) LTD on 17th March 2019, with the award notice published on 1st April 2019.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses engaged in the manufacturing or supply of laboratory equipment and related technologies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community or social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to compete, as the buying organisation indicates a willingness to consider smaller suppliers. Companies that specialise in optical or scientific instruments would find this procurement attractive for expansion in their client base within the public sector.

## Notice

1 x FTIR Spectrometer

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cf3c39af-e76f-4e7f-a00f-662dda08c11d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Apr 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Feb 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Mar 2019 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2019 - 19 May 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £63,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £40,858 |
| 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 | PERKINELMER LAS (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

## Release History

- 1 Apr 2019 at 10:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cf3c39af-e76f-4e7f-a00f-662dda08c11d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cf3c39af-e76f-4e7f-a00f-662dda08c11d
  1st April 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.aston.ac.uk

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