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Benchtop Mass Spectrometer

ASTON UNIVERSITY

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26 Mar 2025 at 10:56

Summary of the contracting process

Aston University, located in Birmingham, has recently completed a procurement process for the supply and installation of a Benchtop Mass Spectrometer, under the industry category of Laboratory, Optical and Precision Equipments. The procurement method used was direct, below threshold without competition. The contract was awarded on 26th March 2025 and will see the successful supplier, Shimadzu UK Limited, begin their works from 2nd May 2025, with completion expected by 1st November 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses within the laboratory equipment industry, especially those specialising in precision instruments. Shimadzu UK Limited, a small and medium-sized enterprise based in Milton Keynes, was selected as the supplier, highlighting the potential for smaller, specialised firms to compete in such procurements. This contract underscores the demand for high-quality, precise scientific instruments in educational and research institutions, providing niche manufacturers with growth opportunities in similar future projects.

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Notice Title

Benchtop Mass Spectrometer

Notice Description

Benchtop Mass Spectrometer supply and installation

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04f8d5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011283-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without 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
£83,332 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
1 May 2025 - 1 Nov 2025 6-12 months
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

SHIMADZU

Further Information

Notice Documents

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