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GPC System with Triple Detection

ASTON UNIVERSITY

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01 May 2025 at 08:23

Summary of the contracting process

Aston University, located in Birmingham, United Kingdom, recently completed a procurement process for the supply and installation of a GPC System with Triple Detection. The procurement, categorized under laboratory, optical, and precision equipment, was conducted using a direct method below the competition threshold. The active contract was awarded to Agilent Technologies LDA UK Limited, a large scale supplier based in Cheadle. The procurement stage has reached completion, and the contract is set to run from 1st May 2025 to 30th April 2026, with the contract being signed on 29th April 2025. This procurement falls under the 'goods' category and serves the sub-central government public authority sector.

This procurement presents growth opportunities for businesses specializing in laboratory equipment, optical devices, and precision tools. Suppliers capable of providing advanced detection systems within direct procurement frameworks could benefit from such tender opportunities. Large enterprises like technology and equipment companies, particularly those familiar with university procurement needs, are well-suited to compete for similar contracts. The criteria of below-threshold procurement methods suggest a niche market allowing agility in fulfilling specialised technical requirements.

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Notice Title

GPC System with Triple Detection

Notice Description

GPC System with Triple Detection supply and installation.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050aef
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018249-2025
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
Large

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
£70,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2025 - 30 Apr 2026 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

AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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