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title: "370 Gel Permeation Chromatography (GPC)"
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# 370 Gel Permeation Chromatography (GPC)

Buyer: ASTON UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b7a271cb-2f3c-4586-8445-0c4621594ef7

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## Summary

Aston University, located in Birmingham, is seeking suppliers for a contract titled "370 Gel Permeation Chromatography (GPC)" within the miscellaneous evaluation or testing instruments industry category. The procurement process is complete, having been conducted through an open tender method. Key dates include the tender end date on 1st March 2018 and the contract start date on 25th April 2018, which runs until 30th June 2021. The total value of the contract is £83,333.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) looking to expand their market presence in the scientific instruments sector. Businesses that specialise in testing equipment, particularly in polymer and gel permeation chromatography, would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts in the future. With procurement activities undertaken by a reputable educational institution, suppliers can anticipate a robust and potentially lucrative partnership.

## Notice

Gel Permeation Chromatography

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bfd3640c-12d3-4816-b232-5886e934df12 |
| 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 | 1 May 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Mar 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 2018 |
| Contract period | 23 Apr 2018 - 30 Jun 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £83,333 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £61,890 |
| 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 | AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38900000 - Miscellaneous evaluation or testing instruments

## Release History

- 1 May 2018 at 09:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bfd3640c-12d3-4816-b232-5886e934df12

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bfd3640c-12d3-4816-b232-5886e934df12
  1st May 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=cf20dd9f-3b12-e811-80ea-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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