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title: "Zeta Sizer Supply and Installation"
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# Zeta Sizer Supply and Installation

Buyer: ASTON UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d3da6dd3-51a7-4074-854f-3da5f538ccf3

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## Summary

ASTON UNIVERSITY has completed a procurement process titled "Zeta Sizer Supply and Installation" within the Laboratory, Optical, and Precision Equipment category. The process was conducted under the framework agreement for Mass Spectrometry and Chromatography Equipment (LAB1029 AP), specifically under Lot 5 for Liquid Chromatographs and Associated Modules. The procurement, using a selective method, involved a call-off from the Advanced Procurement for Universities and Colleges (APUC). The award was made to Waters Limited on 17 December 2024, with the contract period spanning from 2 January 2025 to 3 January 2025. The equipment will be delivered to Birmingham, with a contract value of £80,000 GBP.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in the supply and installation of laboratory precision equipment, particularly those specialising in liquid chromatographs. Companies within this industry can leverage such contracts to establish or strengthen relationships with prestigious institutions like Aston University, potentially leading to further opportunities within the higher education sector. Although this particular contract was awarded to a large supplier, smaller businesses with the capability to meet similar high-value and specialised requirements may find future call-offs under such frameworks beneficial for growth and expansion into new markets.

## Notice

Call off from the below framework: Advanced Procurement for Universities and Colleges (APUC) Mass Spectrometry and Chromatography Equipment (LAB1029 AP) Lot 5 - Liquid Chromatographs and Associated Modules

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/39da30d4-147a-4dfe-95da-6cf24da3dd63 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | 2 Jan 2025 - 3 Jan 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £80,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £80,000 |
| 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 | WATERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 17 Dec 2024 at 16:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/39da30d4-147a-4dfe-95da-6cf24da3dd63

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/39da30d4-147a-4dfe-95da-6cf24da3dd63
  17th December 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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