Award

Pharmacology Rigs

ASTON UNIVERSITY

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09 Oct 2025 at 11:19

Summary of the contracting process

Aston University, a sub-central government public authority located in Birmingham, recently completed a procurement process for "Pharmacology Rigs" under the industry category of laboratory and precision equipment. The awarded contract involved the direct procurement method without competition, indicating a below-threshold value purchase. The contract was awarded on 9th October 2025 to Scientifica Ltd, with the contract period commencing on 10th October 2025 and concluding on 11th October 2025. The completion of the procurement stage indicates that the process has moved from the tendering to the award and contract phase, signifying an active procurement status, with a gross contract value amounting to £120,000.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory and precision equipment, particularly those operating as small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like Scientifica Ltd, the awarded supplier. Companies in the sector can benefit from being attentive to similar direct procurement opportunities that do not require open competition, allowing for quick achievement of contracts. For would-be suppliers, maintaining a robust business relationship and registration with higher education institutions such as Aston University can enhance prospects of participating in similar procurement activities.

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Notice Title

Pharmacology Rigs

Notice Description

Supply of Pharmacology Rigs

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ab8d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063685-2025
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
£120,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
9 Oct 2025 - 11 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

SCIENTIFICA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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