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529 - Benchtop X-Ray Diffractometer (XRD)

ASTON UNIVERSITY

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22 Oct 2020 at 14:18

Summary of the contracting process

Aston University has completed a tender process for the procurement of a Benchtop X-Ray Diffractometer (XRD), valued at £80,000. This procurement falls under the category of Laboratory, optical and precision equipment and is situated in Birmingham, United Kingdom. The tender, executed through an open procedure, was officially published on 22nd October 2020, with the contract period commencing on 1st September 2020 and concluding on 31st August 2021. Notably, the award was made on 18th September 2020, and the contract will be managed by SciMed Ltd.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses that specialise in precision laboratory equipment and related services. Companies that can demonstrate high-quality standards and technical expertise in X-ray diffraction technology will be particularly well positioned to compete. As the contract has already been awarded, it serves as a reference point for future tenders in similar industries, encouraging businesses to align their offerings with the specifications and standards required by institutions like Aston University.

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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-b0a33903-1065-41b0-8b3e-d9d53b6f324c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/02a118f3-3953-493c-8fef-d3a84b013bd4
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
£80,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Oct 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Aug 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Sep 20205 years ago
Contract Period
8 Oct 2020 - 8 Oct 2021 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SCIMED

Further Information

Notice Documents

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