Award

ActiveCube Refurbishment

ASTON UNIVERSITY

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Award

20 Oct 2023 at 15:04

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Aston University has awarded a contract for the refurbishment of ActiveCube, a project involving miscellaneous equipment. The procurement method used was a limited negotiated procedure without prior publication above the threshold. The contract period starts on November 1, 2023, and ends on October 30, 2024. The total contract value is £227,000, and the deadline for the tender period was October 20, 2023.

This tender opportunity from Aston University can benefit businesses, especially those involved in supplying materials and refurbishment services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this tender particularly suitable. The project is located in Birmingham, England, and falls under the goods category. Businesses looking to grow through public procurement contracts should consider engaging with Aston University for potential future opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ActiveCube Refurbishment

Notice Description

Supply of materials as well of refurbishment/repair of Aston's Virtual Reality CAVE. Direct award in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 ((32.2(b) ii).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/00bb7ff0-6d22-4ff9-9623-512a05ca2687
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

CPV Codes

39300000 - Miscellaneous equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£227,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£227,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Oct 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Oct 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Oct 20232 years ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2023 - 30 Oct 2024 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ASTON UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B4 7ET
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Nechells
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VIRTALIS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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