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title: "370 Gel Permeation Chromatography (GPC)"
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# 370 Gel Permeation Chromatography (GPC)

Buyer: ASTON UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-442b0666-f2a4-4bf4-b164-5b07a98b48cd

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "370 Gel Permeation Chromatography (GPC)" opportunity is being conducted by Aston University, located in Birmingham, England. This tender, classified under the miscellaneous evaluation or testing instruments (CPV code 38900000), is currently active and aims to acquire goods valued at £83,333. The tender period concludes on 1st March 2018, with a contract expected to start on 30th May 2018 and run until 30th April 2019. The procurement method details are not specified, but the opportunity is identified as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs).

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in laboratory equipment, specifically those that manufacture or supply gel permeation chromatography systems. Companies that provide related goods or services within the scientific instrumentation sector would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. With a respectable budget and a clear focus on enhancing research capabilities, successful bidders can expect to expand their footprint in a prestigious educational environment, potentially leading to further collaborations or contracts within the academic sector.

## Notice

Aston wish to procure a Gel Permeation Chromatography (GPC)- (a.k.a. Size Exclusion Chromatography, SEC) capability in the Aston Institute of Materials Research (AIMR) to measure the molecular weight profiles of various polymers.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d466b04c-157a-4a11-9d82-81e85cbee44d |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not applicable |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Feb 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Mar 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 29 May 2018 - 30 Apr 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £83,333 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38900000 - Miscellaneous evaluation or testing instruments

## Release History

- 15 Feb 2018 at 11:50 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d466b04c-157a-4a11-9d82-81e85cbee44d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d466b04c-157a-4a11-9d82-81e85cbee44d
  15th February 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=cf20dd9f-3b12-e811-80ea-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

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

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