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title: "FPLC For Protein Purification"
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# FPLC For Protein Purification

Buyer: ASTON UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9ca75eda-3d2b-4e4a-9d07-cddf7367c824

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## Summary

The procurement process described pertains to the purchase of a Fast Protein Liquid Chromatography (FPLC) system for protein purification by Aston University, located in Birmingham, England. Categorised under laboratory, optical, and precision equipment with the CPV code 38000000, the process follows a selective procurement method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender process has been completed with the procurement stage concluding with the award on 24th November 2025. The contract period is set to commence on 1st December 2025 and end on 30th November 2027. The overall contract value is £75,000. Business activities related to the tender were expected to be complete by 31st October 2025, and the delivery is to be made to a location in Birmingham with postcode B4 7ET.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in supplying laboratory and precision equipment. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with a focus or capacity in mass spectrometry and chromatography equipment could significantly benefit from contracts like this, given the procurement's suitability for SMEs and the ongoing demand for laboratory infrastructure upgrades within educational institutions. Businesses that are part of existing framework agreements, especially those capable of providing high-quality and reliable equipment with the required specificity, would be well-suited to compete in procurements of this nature. Successful bidders can leverage such contracts to establish or strengthen their foothold in the scientific and academic sectors in the UK.

## Notice

Purchase of FPLC System Framework: APUC LAB1029 (Mass Spectrometry & Chromatography Equipment)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/70960c8b-fa98-44d9-8771-19ae0a2628de |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2025 - 30 Nov 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £75,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £75,000 |
| 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 | GLOBAL LIFE SCIENCES SOLUTIONS OPERATIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 25 Nov 2025 at 09:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/70960c8b-fa98-44d9-8771-19ae0a2628de

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/70960c8b-fa98-44d9-8771-19ae0a2628de
  25th November 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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