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title: "566 - Protein Purification System"
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# 566 - Protein Purification System

Buyer: ASTON UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9ce20cc3-ce8c-440d-9166-a0c56fd835b6

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## Summary

The public procurement process involves Aston University, based in Birmingham, which has recently awarded a contract for the purchase of a Protein Purification System. This procurement falls under the industry category of Laboratory, optical and precision equipment, with a total budget of £60,000, inclusive of VAT. The tender was completed on 26 January 2021, with the contract period starting on 1 February 2021 and concluding on 31 January 2022. The procurement method utilised was an open procedure, allowing for broad participation from interested suppliers.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the laboratory equipment sector, especially those specialising in manufacturing or supplying precision instruments. Companies that can provide robust delivery, installation, and warranty services could find this contract appealing, as it requires at least a 12-month servicing and maintenance commitment. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) looking to enhance their market presence in the scientific sector would be particularly well-suited to compete for similar future contracts.

## Notice

Aston University has completed the procurement of 1 x Protein Purification System. Aston has a maximum budget of PS60,000 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/11df4f33-7ccb-42c4-b6ee-021627b44d38 |
| 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 | £60,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £31,543 |
| 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 UK LTD TRADING AS CYTI |

## 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 17:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/11df4f33-7ccb-42c4-b6ee-021627b44d38

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/11df4f33-7ccb-42c4-b6ee-021627b44d38
  10th February 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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