Tender

529 - Benchtop X-Ray Diffractometer (XRD)

ASTON UNIVERSITY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

17 Jul 2020 at 07:58

Tender

16 Jul 2020 at 16:12

Summary of the contracting process

Aston University is seeking bids for the procurement of a high-quality benchtop X-Ray Diffractometer (XRD), valued at £80,000, to support its teaching, research, and demonstration activities. The procurement is classified under the category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment, with an open procedure as the method of procurement. The deadline for submissions is 6 August 2020, and the contract is set to commence on 1 September 2020, lasting until 31 August 2021. Located in Birmingham, the university is reachable at the postcode B4 7ET in the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the scientific instrumentation sector, particularly those specialising in laboratory and research equipment. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to apply, as the tender suitability criteria are inclusive of these groups. Companies that can offer innovative and high-quality X-Ray diffraction equipment stand to benefit from this opportunity to contribute to Aston University's research and educational initiatives.

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Notice Title

529 - Benchtop X-Ray Diffractometer (XRD)

Notice Description

Aston wish to procure a high quality bench top X-Ray Diffractometer (XRD) for demonstration, teaching and research purposes.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-96da9a98-013a-4ac3-a9b5-7c751e0ebabf
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e849df4e-adcc-4327-99a9-da7770b50a57
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£80,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jul 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Aug 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2020 - 31 Aug 2021 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ASTON UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Sajid Ahmed
Contact Email
s.ahmed102@aston.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1212044164

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

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