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title: "Purchase of Plate reader for Biochemistry"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL"
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# Purchase of Plate reader for Biochemistry

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bf3f7ddd-075e-4197-a717-1d57722fb97e

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## Summary

The University of Bristol is currently conducting a tender for the purchase of a plate reader for biochemistry, classified under laboratory equipment and valued at £42,500. This procurement is being carried out using an open procedure, and the tender period will end on 6th June 2018. The delivery location for this contract is in Bristol, South West England, with the contract set to commence on 27th June 2018 and last until 26th June 2019.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) to engage in the burgeoning market for laboratory equipment. Companies with expertise in laboratory technologies or those that can supply precision instruments would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, potentially leading to further growth and partnership opportunities with a prestigious institution like the University of Bristol.

## Notice

Purchase of a plate reader

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/74a96fc5-ad86-4131-81a6-a0170cb7fc8d |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 May 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Jun 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 26 Jun 2018 - 26 Jun 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £42,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS1 5DS |
| 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) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 4 May 2018 at 15:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/74a96fc5-ad86-4131-81a6-a0170cb7fc8d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/74a96fc5-ad86-4131-81a6-a0170cb7fc8d
  4th May 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://tenders.bris.ac.uk
  Link to eSourcing Portal

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