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In-Situ Optical Reflometer

ASTON UNIVERSITY

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Award

23 Sep 2025 at 14:45

Summary of the contracting process

This public procurement process is conducted by Aston University for the supply of an In-Situ Optical Reflometer, categorised under laboratory, optical and precision equipment. Located in Birmingham, United Kingdom, the contract falls under the public authority - sub-central government classification. The procurement method used is direct, below threshold - without competition, and the procurement stage has reached completion with an award. The contract was signed on 23rd September 2025, and the contract period spans from 1st to 2nd October 2025. The purchase is valued at €40,000, and the supplier appointed is LayTec AG.

This opportunity can foster business growth for companies specialising in laboratory equipment, optical, and precision devices. Large-scale enterprises that possess expertise in these domains are particularly well-suited to supply such specialised equipment. Despite being a closed procurement, contracts like these highlight potential future opportunities for businesses looking to expand their footprint in academic and research institutions, particularly for those targeting partnerships with sub-central government entities in the UK.

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Notice Title

In-Situ Optical Reflometer

Notice Description

Supply of In-Situ Optical Reflometer

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a05e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058977-2025
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
£40,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 2 Oct 2025 30 days
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

LAYTEC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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