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Cell Irradiation System

ASTON UNIVERSITY

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07 Jul 2025 at 14:59

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Aston University, a sub-central government public authority based in Birmingham, United Kingdom, concluded the procurement process for a new Cell Irradiation System. The contract was awarded under a "direct" procurement method, specified as "below threshold - without competition," indicating a streamlined process without open bidding. The contract, signed on 7th July 2025, is valued at £64,000 and pertains to the "goods" category, specifically laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. The supplier, RPS Service Ltd, an SME, will provide the required system to replace existing equipment. The procurement is complete, with the contract active from 8th July 2025.

This tender creates business opportunities, particularly for SMEs specialising in laboratory and precision equipment, as it highlights direct engagement with academic institutions like Aston University. Businesses focused on the development and supply of advanced laboratory systems would find ideal growth opportunities in similar tenders. Direct procurement methods favour suppliers with the agility and capability to provide bespoke and technical solutions swiftly, fostering growth in niche sectors of scientific and academic procurement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Cell Irradiation System

Notice Description

Replacement of existing equipment.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055a8d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037970-2025
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
£64,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jul 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Jul 202510 months ago
Contract Period
7 Jul 2025 - 8 Jul 2025 24 hours
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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

RPS SERVICE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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