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981 - Audiology Equipment

ASTON UNIVERSITY

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09 Dec 2024 at 10:38

Summary of the contracting process

Aston University has completed the procurement process for audiology equipment for its School of Optometry. The tender, titled "981 - Audiology Equipment," falls under the medical equipment industry category and covered locations including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, the United Kingdom, and the Rest of the World. Key dates included the award date on 9th December 2024 and the end of the tender period on 4th November 2024. The contract, starting on 1st March 2025 and ending on 28th February 2026, was awarded to Natus Nicolet U.K. Limited, for a value of £300,000 through an open procurement procedure.

This tender creates substantial opportunities for businesses in the medical equipment sector, particularly those specialising in audiology equipment. SMEs and VCSEs were recognized as suitable for this type of procurement, highlighting the accessibility of the tender to a diverse range of business sizes. Businesses capable of providing high-quality audiology equipment such as test boxes, fitting systems with real ear measurement systems, video otoscopes, audiometers, and tympanometers will find this tender particularly relevant. The awarded contract to Natus Nicolet U.K. Limited signifies a competitive landscape while showcasing the University's commitment to engaging capable suppliers for essential educational equipment.

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Notice Title

981 - Audiology Equipment

Notice Description

The School of Optometry at Aston University is seeking a single supplier to provide, install and commission a suite of Audiology equipment. The equipment required consists of: 21 x Test boxes 21 x Fitting systems with ability to utilises Real Ear Measurement Systems 21 x Video otoscopes 21 x Audiometers 21 x Tympanometers

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d99a5aed-05c6-46a6-942c-fbc44520cc6b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aec9d47b-2589-4659-9283-5d8324f64a1a
Current Stage
Award
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
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33100000 - Medical equipments

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2025 - 28 Feb 2026 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
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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

NATUS NICOLET

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