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title: "Epifluorescence Microscope"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-050100"
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buyer: "ASTON UNIVERSITY"
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# Epifluorescence Microscope

Buyer: ASTON UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-050100

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## Summary

Aston University, located in Birmingham, United Kingdom, has completed the procurement process for the supply and installation of an Epifluorescence Microscope. This procurement falls under the goods industry category and was conducted using a limited competition method, below the threshold for large tenders. The contract was awarded to Leica Microsystems UK Ltd and covers a period from 11th April 2025 to 10th April 2026, with a total value of £110,000. Key details include the contract's commencement on 10th April 2025 and its completion status, with delivery addresses within the UK's Birmingham region.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the scientific equipment industry, particularly suppliers of specialised microscopes. SMEs like Leica Microsystems UK Ltd stand to benefit from similar contracts, boosting their market presence and establishing partnerships with reputable institutions such as Aston University. The procurement process demonstrates the potential for business growth through supply contracts with educational and research organisations, providing advanced equipment in response to specific institutional needs.

## Notice

Epifluorescence Microscope Supply & Installation

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014447-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 10 Apr 2025 - 10 Apr 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £110,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 | LEICA MICROSYSTEMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38510000 - Microscopes

## Release History

- 11 Apr 2025 at 08:19 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014447-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014447-2025
  11th April 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.leicabiosystems.com
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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