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title: "568 - Real-time qPCR Machine"
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# 568 - Real-time qPCR Machine

Buyer: ASTON UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-572799da-2149-4b49-ac2f-9c1713cd526e

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## Summary

Aston University has recently completed a procurement process for the acquisition of a Real-time qPCR Machine, classified under laboratory, optical and precision equipment. The procurement took place in Birmingham, UK, with a total estimated budget of £150,000, inclusive of all applicable charges. The tender period concluded on 26th January 2021 and the award for the contract was announced on 3rd February 2021. The contract is active and spans from 10th February 2021 to 9th February 2022.

This tender presents excellent opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory equipment, particularly those offering products related to molecular biology and diagnostics. Companies that can meet the specifications of high-quality machinery along with comprehensive warranty and maintenance services would be ideally suited to compete. The open procurement method encourages participation from various suppliers, including small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that provide innovative solutions in this niche market.

## Notice

Aston University has completed the procurement of 1 x Real-time qPCR Machine. Aston has a maximum budget of PS150,000 this is including VAT, delivered duty paid (DDP), and all other charges & taxes, delivery, installation, commissioning and acceptance costs where Aston anticipates that a minimum of 12 months parts and labour warranty and a minimum of 12 month servicing and maintenance must be included. Aston also require and must have delivery of the Goods on site by 31st March 2021.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5ef932e3-fc0d-484e-83d5-826a6b9e2acf |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Feb 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Jan 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Feb 2021 |
| Contract period | 10 Feb 2021 - 9 Feb 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £150,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £36,995 |
| 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 | ROCHE DIAGNOSTICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 10 Feb 2021 at 17:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5ef932e3-fc0d-484e-83d5-826a6b9e2acf

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5ef932e3-fc0d-484e-83d5-826a6b9e2acf
  10th February 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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