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title: "PURCON 2044 Microplate Reader"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-dea7840e-f125-43ae-880e-c883a1544dcd"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA"
published: "2024-02-21"
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# PURCON 2044 Microplate Reader

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-dea7840e-f125-43ae-880e-c883a1544dcd

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## Summary

The University of East Anglia has completed a procurement process for a microplate reader in the Measuring instruments industry category. The tender, named "PURCON 2044 Microplate Reader," was conducted using a limited competitive quotation method. The tender period ended on 5th February 2024, with the contract period starting on 12th February 2024 and ending on 14th May 2025. The procurement was for goods, with the University of East Anglia as the buying organisation located in Norwich, England.

This tender opportunity created business growth avenues for suppliers, with a focus on companies providing optical instruments. The University of East Anglia awarded the contract to BMG Labtech LTD, a large-scale supplier located in Aylesbury, Bucks. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the optical instruments industry would find this opportunity suitable for expanding their business. The contract's active status and the contract period present a chance for selected businesses to engage in a mutually beneficial partnership with the University of East Anglia.

## Notice

The purchase of a microplate reader for Pharmacy to replace existing equipment at the end of its life, following a competitive quotation exercise.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bb2b8b2e-2d9e-4c67-858e-4c06ff2966c1 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Feb 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Feb 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Feb 2024 |
| Contract period | 12 Feb 2024 - 14 May 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA |
| Locality | NORWICH |
| Post town | Norwich |
| Postcode | NR4 7TJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH5 Norfolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk |
| Local authority | Norwich |
| Electoral ward | University |
| Westminster constituency | Norwich South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BMG LABTECH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38300000 - Measuring instruments
- 38600000 - Optical instruments

## Release History

- 21 Feb 2024 at 13:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bb2b8b2e-2d9e-4c67-858e-4c06ff2966c1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bb2b8b2e-2d9e-4c67-858e-4c06ff2966c1
  21st February 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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