---
title: "Multiplex Plate Reader"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05e0a6"
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buyer: "ASTON UNIVERSITY"
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# Multiplex Plate Reader

Buyer: ASTON UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05e0a6

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## Summary

Aston University, located in Birmingham, has completed the procurement process for a Multiplex Plate Reader under a limited competition process. The contract was awarded to BMG LABTECH LIMITED, an SME based in Aylesbury, with the contract signed on 13th November 2025. The procurement, classified under "Laboratory, optical and precision equipments" (CPV: 38000000), falls within the public authority sub-central government industry category. The contract period is set between 1st December 2025 and 2nd December 2025, with a gross value of £57,000 GBP.

This tender provides a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in laboratory equipment to engage with educational institutions. SMEs that focus on high-precision laboratory instruments are particularly well-suited to such tenders. The limited competition model suggests that contracts like these may provide enhanced opportunities for businesses proficient in delivering niche technologically advanced solutions within set parameters and shorter procurement cycles.

## Notice

Purchase of Multiplex Plate Reader

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073629-2025 |
| 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 | 13 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2025 - 2 Dec 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £57,000 |

## 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 | BMG LABTECH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 13 Nov 2025 at 15:19 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073629-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073629-2025
  13th November 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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