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title: "522 - Automated Cell Culture and Analysis System"
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# 522 - Automated Cell Culture and Analysis System

Buyer: ASTON UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fe2287eb-a57f-407f-b4bf-3fac76d27e8c

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## Summary

Aston University, located in Birmingham, United Kingdom, has completed the procurement process for an "Automated Cell Culture and Analysis System" under the industry category of laboratory equipment (CPV: 38000000). The tender, advertised through an open procedure, was valued at £140,000. The tender period ended on 7th August 2020, with the contract commenced on 1st September 2020 and concluding on 31st August 2021. The award was finalised on 18th September 2020, with details published on 23rd October 2020.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for suppliers, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises, to engage in the growing field of laboratory equipment. Companies with expertise in automated systems and healthcare technology will be well-positioned to compete, leveraging their innovative solutions to fulfil the needs of Aston University and similar organisations seeking advanced laboratory equipment.

## Notice

Aston wish to procure a high quality Automated Cell Culture and Analysis System.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a8cfbc70-4a7d-4960-8244-0e044e53bafd |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Oct 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Aug 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Sep 2020 |
| Contract period | 19 Oct 2020 - 19 Oct 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £140,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £140,000 |
| 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 | BIOTEK INSTRUMENTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 23 Oct 2020 at 13:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a8cfbc70-4a7d-4960-8244-0e044e53bafd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a8cfbc70-4a7d-4960-8244-0e044e53bafd
  23rd October 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.aston.ac.uk

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