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title: "Plate Reader"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-8590e1d5-f55b-454a-9fe5-a8e1ffcb9297"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL"
published: "2017-06-09"
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# Plate Reader

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8590e1d5-f55b-454a-9fe5-a8e1ffcb9297

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## Summary

The University of Bristol has conducted a public procurement process for a "Plate Reader," classified under laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. The procurement was carried out through an open procedure and has reached the Award stage, with a total contract value of £42,500. The contract period spans from 17 May 2017 to 16 May 2018, and it was finalised on 17 May 2017, with the award notice published on 9 June 2017. The delivery address for the goods is located in Bristol, South West England.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies offering laboratory and precision instruments would be especially well-suited to compete for similar contracts, given the University of Bristol’s focus on advanced research and academic facilities. Businesses in this sector can consider this and future tenders as a chance to expand their market presence and establish long-term partnerships with educational institutions.

## Notice

Plate Reader

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b75bbf85-60cb-4fff-bf2f-20f1847b341a |
| 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 | 9 Jun 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 12 May 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 May 2017 |
| Contract period | 16 May 2017 - 16 May 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £42,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £42,500 |
| 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 | BS2 8BB |
| 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 9 Jun 2017 at 15:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b75bbf85-60cb-4fff-bf2f-20f1847b341a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b75bbf85-60cb-4fff-bf2f-20f1847b341a
  9th June 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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