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title: "Purchase of plate reader for biochemistry"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL"
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# Purchase of plate reader for biochemistry

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-47ce57aa-1185-4fdd-841b-47b97226df93

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## Summary

The University of Bristol has completed a procurement process for the purchase of a plate reader for biochemistry, valued at £42,500. This procurement falls under the category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment and was conducted through an open procedure. The tender period concluded on 6 June 2018, with the contract effective from 14 June 2018, lasting until 13 June 2019. The procurement took place in Bristol, South West England.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the laboratory equipment supply sector, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies offering precision instruments or similar goods would be well-suited to compete for future contracts with the University of Bristol, allowing them to expand their market presence and foster growth within the field of scientific research and technology.

## Notice

Purchase of plate reader for biochemistry

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4174094c-4f79-4213-a440-1fb6693c9861 |
| 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 | 14 Jun 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Jun 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Jun 2018 |
| Contract period | 13 Jun 2018 - 13 Jun 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £42,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £42,455 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS1 5DS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of |
| Local authority | Bristol, City of |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol Central |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BIOTEK INSTRUMENTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 14 Jun 2018 at 10:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4174094c-4f79-4213-a440-1fb6693c9861

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4174094c-4f79-4213-a440-1fb6693c9861
  14th June 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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