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title: "445 Incucyte"
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current_stage: "Award"
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# 445 Incucyte

Buyer: ASTON UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-316fae2d-ede4-429b-9bc9-e986f7dce5e3

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## Summary

Aston University, located in Birmingham, has recently completed a public procurement process for the supply of an IncuCyte system, classified under laboratory, optical and precision equipment. The contract, valued at £90,000, was awarded to Essen BioScience Ltd following an open procurement method. The tender period closed on 10th July 2019, with the contract duration set from 7th August 2019 to 30th August 2020. The award notice was published on 12th August 2019.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses within the scientific and laboratory equipment sector, particularly those identifying as small or medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies with expertise in innovative laboratory technology and equipment can leverage this opportunity to grow, potentially competing for similar contracts in future procurement exercises conducted by institutions like Aston University.

## Notice

IncuCyte

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ed4beb5-6e34-4675-9c50-3c44e7128ae8 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Aug 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Jul 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Jul 2019 |
| Contract period | 6 Aug 2019 - 30 Aug 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £90,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £90,000 |
| 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 | ESSEN BIOSCIENCE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 12 Aug 2019 at 08:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ed4beb5-6e34-4675-9c50-3c44e7128ae8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ed4beb5-6e34-4675-9c50-3c44e7128ae8
  12th August 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=c8cc8426-0f98-e911-80f8-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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