Award

Lagendorff Apparatus

ASTON UNIVERSITY

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Award

16 Dec 2025 at 15:56

Summary of the contracting process

In this procurement process, Aston University, located in Birmingham, has completed the acquisition of Langendorff Apparatuses under reference number 083500-2025. This falls within the industry category of Laboratory, Optical and Precision Equipment, specified by CPV code 38000000. The award stage has been reached with ADInstruments Limited as the designated supplier, based in Oxford. The procurement method employed was direct, indicating a below-threshold approach without competition, and the legal basis aligns with UKPGA 2023/54. The contract was signed on 5th December 2025, and the delivery period is scheduled between 1st March and 31st March 2026, covering the UKG31 region.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses dealing in laboratory equipment, particularly those involved in the manufacturing or supply of precision instruments. Small and medium enterprises specialising in scientific apparatus could benefit from positioning themselves for future similar contracts. With the procurement method being direct and below threshold, businesses focusing on innovative solutions and maintaining close relations with academic institutions can find an avenue for growth. This contract provides a lucrative opportunity for companies aiming to expand their clientele within the educational sector, further enhanced by streamlined procurement processes.

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Notice Title

Lagendorff Apparatus

Notice Description

Purchase of 12 x Langendorff Apparatus

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f70a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083500-2025
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
£185,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 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

ADINSTRUMENTS

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