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Faraday Cages

ASTON UNIVERSITY

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07 Oct 2025 at 08:36

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

In a recent procurement process, Aston University, a public authority under sub-central government, completed a contract for the supply of Faraday cages, which falls under the category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment excluding glasses. The procurement was finalised on the 7th of October 2025, with a direct procurement method used, specifically tailored for below-threshold purchases without competition. The transaction took place in Birmingham, UK, with the contractual period spanning two days from October 7th to October 8th, 2025. The contract, valued at £70,000, was awarded to World Precision Instruments Ltd, located in Hitchin, UK, which is a small or medium-sized enterprise (SME). This procurement is recorded under the main procurement category of goods and is part of the completed stages of contracting, following the standards set by legislative framework 2023/54.

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs specialising in laboratory and precision equipment to establish themselves with reputable educational institutions like Aston University. Companies prepared to deliver high-quality goods in sectors such as scientific research equipment can find promising growth prospects by becoming suppliers in similar procurements. Despite the direct procurement approach indicating no competition for this tender, it highlights the potential demand within academic circles for precision equipment, encouraging businesses to further develop their expertise and visibility within this niche market. Successful engagement in such contracts can lead to fostering long-term relationships and a strengthened foothold in the public sector market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Faraday Cages

Notice Description

Supply of faraday cages

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a930
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062713-2025
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
£70,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
6 Oct 2025 - 8 Oct 2025 30 days
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
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

WORLD PRECISION INSTRUMENTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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