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Acoustic Control Systems Equipment

ASTON UNIVERSITY

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09 Feb 2026 at 13:18

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process undertaken by Aston University, located in Birmingham, United Kingdom, involved the purchase of Acoustic Control Systems equipment, specifically a state-of-the-art non-destructive testing system for infrastructure materials. This procurement falls under the 'goods' category and is classified within the CPV system as 'Transducers.' The tender was processed through direct procurement, specifically 'below threshold without competition,' and the relevant procurement stage has been completed, with the contract being active. The contract was awarded to ACS-Solutions Gmbh, based in Saarbrücken, Germany, and is valued at £33,192. It was signed on 6th February 2026 and spans from 27th February 2026 to 27th February 2027, serving the region UKG31.

This tender presents potential growth opportunities for suppliers specialising in advanced testing equipment and transducers, specifically within the infrastructure sector. Businesses with expertise in acoustic control systems and those capable of providing large-scale, sophisticated solutions would be well-suited to engage in similar procurement activities, especially if they have the capacity to deliver cutting-edge technology that aligns with the needs of educational institutions like Aston University. Large-scale and technically skilled companies could leverage their capabilities to capture similar contracts, contributing to significant market expansion and establishing partnerships within the academic and research sectors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Acoustic Control Systems Equipment

Notice Description

Purchasing research equipment from the company Acoustic Control Systems. The equipment purchased is a state-of-the-art non-destructive testing system for infrastructure materials. It comprises transducers and data acquisition hardware.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064b17
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011362-2026
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

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

CPV Codes

31711120 - Transducers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£33,192 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
27 Feb 2026 - 27 Feb 2027 1-2 years
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

ACS-SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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