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title: "569 - Inverted Microscope"
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# 569 - Inverted Microscope

Buyer: ASTON UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2d7fb714-414e-403b-97bc-70443c593728

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## Summary

Aston University, located in Birmingham, England, has recently completed a procurement process for the supply and installation of an inverted microscope, identified as contract number 569 - Inverted Microscope. This procurement falls under the industry category of goods, specifically classified as CPV code 38513100 for inverted microscopes. The procurement method used was an open procedure, with the tender period concluding on 22nd January 2021. The awarded contract, valued at £43,700, spans from 24th March 2021 to 23rd March 2022, with the award notice published on 10th February 2021.

This contract presents an excellent opportunity for businesses, especially those in the scientific equipment supply sector, to engage in future procurements with educational institutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in laboratory equipment and maintenance services would be particularly well-suited to compete, benefitting from the open and transparent nature of the procurement process. Businesses with experience in supplying similar scientific goods may find advantageous opportunities to collaborate with academic institutions like Aston University.

## Notice

The Supply, Delivery, Installation and Acceptance Testing of an Inverted Microscope.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/da306659-51e6-4f99-a18b-3a22e1880a72 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Feb 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Jan 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Feb 2021 |
| Contract period | 24 Mar 2021 - 23 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £43,700 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £43,700 |
| 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 | CARL ZEISS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38513100 - Inverted microscopes

## Release History

- 10 Feb 2021 at 16:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/da306659-51e6-4f99-a18b-3a22e1880a72

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/da306659-51e6-4f99-a18b-3a22e1880a72
  10th February 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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