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title: "qPCRs"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05f767"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ASTON UNIVERSITY"
published: "2025-12-17"
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# qPCRs

Buyer: ASTON UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05f767

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## Summary

The procurement process facilitated by Aston University, a sub-central government public authority based in Birmingham, focuses on the acquisition of qPCRs, classified within the laboratory, optical, and precision equipment industry category. The process falls under a limited procurement method, specifically designed for below-threshold competitions. The procurement has reached its award stage, with key activities having occurred in December 2025. The contract was awarded on the 17th of December 2025, with services rendered on the 18th of December 2025 within the UKG31 region in the United Kingdom.

This tender presents notable growth opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory and optical equipment, particularly those capable of meeting specific and specialised demands in educational institutions and research facilities. BIO-RAD Laboratories Limited, a large-scale enterprise, succeeded in securing the contract, highlighting opportunities for firms with robust capabilities in precision equipment supply and management. Smaller companies seeking partnerships or expansion within this sector may find prospects in developing similar competitive strategies or offering complementary services to larger suppliers like BIO-RAD Laboratories.

## Notice

Purchase of qPCRs

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083645-2025 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 18 Dec 2025 - 18 Dec 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £48,500 |

## 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 | BIO-RAD LABORATORIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 17 Dec 2025 at 10:04 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083645-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083645-2025
  17th December 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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