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title: "GB-Bath: Multimode Microplate Reader"
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# GB-Bath: Multimode Microplate Reader

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF BATH  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f8941b92-0da0-4001-9407-a8e5807234b4

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## Summary

The University of Bath has initiated an open procurement process to acquire a multimode microplate reader under the title "GB-Bath: Multimode Microplate Reader". This procurement is classified under the "Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)" category, with the primary location for delivery being the South West region of the United Kingdom. Currently in the tender stage, this process began on 19th September 2024 and is active, with a tender submission deadline set for 2nd October 2024 at 14:00 BST. The contract is scheduled to start on 27th October 2024 and conclude on 6th January 2025.

This tender represents a significant business growth opportunity, especially for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), as indicated by the contracting authority's notes. Businesses within the laboratory equipment and precision engineering sectors are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. With a procurement budget ranging between £25,000 and £50,000, companies that specialise in providing advanced laboratory equipment capable of supporting varied fluorescence and absorbance protein assays will find this tender particularly lucrative.

## Notice

The University of Bath require a multi-mode microplate reader to carry out varied fluorescence and absorbance protein assays. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/83bc59d1-13e7-4f7c-a590-dd4fe2457097 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 26 Oct 2024 - 6 Jan 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| 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 BATH |
| Locality | BATH |
| Post town | Bath |
| Postcode | BA2 7AY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | Bath and North East Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Bathwick |
| Westminster constituency | Bath |
| 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

- 19 Sep 2024 at 07:40 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/83bc59d1-13e7-4f7c-a590-dd4fe2457097

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/83bc59d1-13e7-4f7c-a590-dd4fe2457097
  19th September 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Bath:-Multimode-Microplate-Reader/A9RY8S636X
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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