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Slab Roller Compactor

ASTON UNIVERSITY

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05 Mar 2025 at 09:35

Summary of the contracting process

Aston University has completed the procurement process for a "Slab Roller Compactor" under the industry category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. The university, located in Birmingham at Aston Triangle, B4 7ET, initiated this limited competition tender, which was below the threshold for wide competition and classified under the sub-central government public authority. The award was given on 5th March 2025, with a contract start date of 1st April 2025. The procurement stage is now in the awarding phase, marking the conclusion of this tender process.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in manufacturing and supplying laboratory equipment. Cooper Research Technology Ltd, a small and medium-sized enterprise based in Nottingham, was awarded the contract. SMEs with expertise in precision laboratory equipment are well-suited to compete for such tenders, enhancing their growth by securing contracts with educational institutions like Aston University. This procurement method allows smaller businesses to participate in specialised procurement processes, facilitating competition and market growth.

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Notice Title

Slab Roller Compactor

Notice Description

Slab Roller Compactor - Capital Equipment

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e995
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007953-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£35,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 1 Apr 2025 24 hours
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ASTON UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@aston.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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