Award

Continuous Flow Reactor

ASTON UNIVERSITY

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Award

19 Jul 2023 at 11:33

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Aston University in Birmingham, England, has awarded a contract for a Continuous Flow Reactor designed for converting butyric acid to propane. The procurement method was a competitive quotation with a restricted value of £70,000. The tender period ended on June 30, 2023, and the contract will run from October 1, 2023, to September 30, 2024.

This awarded tender presents an opportunity for businesses, especially those in the laboratory and precision equipment category, to engage with Aston University for similar projects. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are well-suited to compete in such procurements. The contracting process may lead to growth prospects for companies offering innovative solutions in the specified industry sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Continuous Flow Reactor

Notice Description

A continuous flow reactor for converting butyric acid to propane at ~300degC and 100bar pressure, by passing through a catalyst bed.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-75aa93d1-3473-4d37-b996-fc8debdb332f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/570823fe-72b0-4715-a018-9cb1be3cc1ca
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£70,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£70,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jul 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jun 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jun 20232 years ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2023 - 30 Sep 2024 1-2 years
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

ICMEA-UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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