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432 Universal Testing Machine

ASTON UNIVERSITY

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08 Aug 2019 at 10:30

Summary of the contracting process

Aston University has conducted a public procurement process for the acquisition of a Universal Testing Machine, classified under laboratory, optical, and precision equipment, with a total contract value of £100,000. The procurement method employed was an open procedure, and the tender period concluded on 12 June 2019. The contract, awarded to Cooper Research Technology Ltd, commenced on 30 July 2019 and is set to run until 29 November 2020. The location for the delivery of this equipment is Birmingham, United Kingdom.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the laboratory equipment sector, especially those specialising in precision instruments and testing machinery. Companies with a focus on engineering, manufacturing, and scientific solutions would be particularly well-suited to compete for similar contracts in the future, given the established procurement framework of Aston University and the scope for ongoing partnerships in educational and research settings.

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Notice Title

432 Universal Testing Machine

Notice Description

Universal Testing Machine

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-caae57f2-81e4-4684-8248-2bbeca020c27
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fb4f8743-22ec-4255-9d41-2a24061b8e1b
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£98,636 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Aug 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Jun 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jul 20196 years ago
Contract Period
29 Jul 2019 - 29 Nov 2020 1-2 years
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
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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

COOPER RESEARCH TECHNOLOGY

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