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title: "Plate Reader"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF READING"
published: "2018-03-22"
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# Plate Reader

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF READING  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fc718e8e-64b0-4580-81b3-20674ff9677e

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## Summary

The University of Reading is currently seeking tenders for the provision of a plate reader, a device essential for routine platelet and cell work. This procurement falls under the category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment, with a total contract value of £80,000, and a minimum value of £60,000. The tender period concludes on 29th March 2018, with the contract expected to commence on 25th April 2018, lasting until 26th April 2018. The procurement method is classified as 'Other,' and interested suppliers should follow the provided links to the e-tendering system to submit their applications.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community sector enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in laboratory equipment and related services. Companies equipped with the ability to offer high-quality testing and measuring machines are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, enabling them to expand their business operations in the academic and research sectors.

## Notice

Tender for the provision of a plate reader for routine platelet and cell work. Additional information: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/theuniversityofreading/aspx/ Please go to www.reading.ac.uk/procurement and follow the supplier links to the e-tendering system. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fc6e6b9c-6e29-4ad2-9fe6-eaf726954b35 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Mar 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Mar 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 24 Apr 2018 - 26 Apr 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £80,000 |
| 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 READING |
| Locality | BERKS |
| Post town | Reading |
| Postcode | RG6 6UR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ16 Berkshire West |
| Local authority | Wokingham |
| Electoral ward | Hillside |
| Westminster constituency | Earley and Woodley |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 38540000 - Machines and apparatus for testing and measuring

## Release History

- 22 Mar 2018 at 14:57 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fc6e6b9c-6e29-4ad2-9fe6-eaf726954b35
- 22 Mar 2018 at 14:57 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fc6e6b9c-6e29-4ad2-9fe6-eaf726954b35

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fc6e6b9c-6e29-4ad2-9fe6-eaf726954b35
  22nd March 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/theuniversityofreading/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

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