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Continuous Flow Cell Disruptor

ASTON UNIVERSITY

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26 Feb 2026 at 12:02

Summary of the contracting process

Aston University, located in Birmingham, has concluded a procurement process for the purchase of a Continuous Flow Cell Disruptor, falling under the laboratory, optical, and precision equipment category. This contract, awarded on 26th February 2026 and valued at £50,000 GBP, allows for goods delivery in the UKG3 region. The procurement, governed by the legal basis of the UKPGA 2023/54, has reached the completion stage with the contract period set to commence on 27th February 2027. The tender adhered to a procurement method below threshold, making it an attractive opportunity for small businesses to engage with sub-central governmental projects.

This procurement offers growth opportunities for businesses in the laboratory equipment industry, particularly for SMEs like Constant Systems Ltd, which successfully participated in this tender. Companies specialising in precision and optical equipment could benefit by exploring similar opportunities, expanding their portfolio and expertise in governmental contracts. The procurement enables access to key university projects, fostering business relationships and enhancing prospects for securing future contracts in sector-specific enhancements.

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Notice Title

Continuous Flow Cell Disruptor

Notice Description

Purchase of Continuous Flow Cell Disruptor

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065ce5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017256-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
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
£50,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
27 Feb 2027 - 27 Feb 2027 24 hours
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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

CONSTANT SYSTEMS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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