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title: "Liquid Handling Equipment"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05e659"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ASTON UNIVERSITY"
published: "2025-11-21"
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# Liquid Handling Equipment

Buyer: ASTON UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05e659

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## Summary

In a recently completed procurement process, Aston University, based in Birmingham, United Kingdom, has awarded a contract for the procurement of liquid handling equipment. The contract, part of the 'goods' category, involves the supply of automated liquid handling equipment. The procurement was conducted through a 'limited' competition method, which is below the threshold that typically necessitates an open call for tenders. This award took place in the context of the public authority - sub-central government industry category, with the supplier being Wolf Laboratories Limited, headquartered in Pocklington. The contract was signed on 21st November 2025, with the delivery set within the region designated as UKG31.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs specializing in manufacturing or supplying laboratory and precision instruments. Competitors within the laboratory equipment supply industry could benefit from similar procurement opportunities by offering competitive, innovative, and high-quality solutions. Companies with capabilities in developing precise and automated handling equipment stand to gain from understanding and participating in such tender processes, potentially unlocking further collaborative opportunities with educational and government institutions. Given the competitive yet limited nature of the procurement method used, businesses with strong credentials in meeting precise technical specifications and those who can foster relationships with institutions like universities may find such tenders particularly advantageous.

## Notice

Purchase of Automated Liquid Handling Equipment

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076052-2025 |
| 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 | 21 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 22 Nov 2025 - 23 Nov 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £36,000 |

## 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 | WOLF LABORATORIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 21 Nov 2025 at 13:52 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076052-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076052-2025
  21st November 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.wolflabs.co.uk/

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