Contract

Microplate Reader for medical research

  • University of Portsmouth Higher Education Corporation

UK7: Contract details notice - Procurement Act 2023 - view information about notice types

Notice identifier: 2026/S 000-000901

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-060091

Published 7 January 2026, 9:21am



Scope

Reference

25-534

Description

We have a requirement to purchase a Microplate Reader in order to conduct research comprising insulin/glucagon secretion assays from human islets, nanoBRET assays, HTRF for GPCR dimerization, signalling and second messenger detection. The instrument must provide simultaneous dual emission capabilites allowing for rapid, reliable radiometric assays including BRET FRET, TR-FRET, Fluorescence Polarisations and multi-wavelength Absorbance(DNA/RNA and Protein measurements).


Contract 1

Supplier

Contract value

  • £89,475 excluding VAT
  • £107,370 including VAT

Below the relevant threshold

Date signed

16 December 2025

Contract dates

  • 16 December 2025 to 16 December 2026
  • 1 year, 1 day

Main procurement category

Goods

CPV classifications

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

Contract locations

  • UK - United Kingdom

Procedure

Procedure type

Below threshold - without competition


Supplier

BMG LABTECH LIMITED

  • Companies House: 03254572
  • Public Procurement Organisation Number: PQQN-6221-JYRX

8 Bell Business Park

Aylesbury

HP19 8JR

United Kingdom

Region: UKJ13 - Buckinghamshire CC

Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes

Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No

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Contracting authority

University of Portsmouth Higher Education Corporation

  • Public Procurement Organisation Number: PWYV-2655-NPMQ

University House

Portsmouth

PO1 2UP

United Kingdom

Region: UKJ31 - Portsmouth

Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government