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Floor Standing Loading Machine

ASTON UNIVERSITY

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27 Mar 2026 at 11:06

Summary of the contracting process

Aston University, based in Birmingham, United Kingdom, has awarded a contract for the procurement of a Floor Standing Loading Machine. This contract pertains to the supply of goods in the laboratory equipment category and involves a direct procurement method below the threshold without competition. The contract was awarded to ITW Limited, located in Windsor, and the agreement was signed on 18th March 2026. The implementation is scheduled for 31st March 2026, culminating the procurement process which is now in its contract stage. The machine will apply tensile and compressive forces up to 600 kN, enhancing the University's capabilities in its relevant fields.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. Companies with expertise in manufacturing large-scale precision machinery are well-positioned to consider future engagements with Aston University or similar institutions. Given the nature of this procurement method—direct and below threshold—it can serve as a case study for businesses aiming to navigate such strategies effectively. Medium to large-scale enterprises in the precision engineering sector, especially those capable of providing tailored solutions without entering competitive bids, will find this type of contract process particularly relevant.

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Notice Title

Floor Standing Loading Machine

Notice Description

A Floor Standing Loading Machine that is capable of apply both tensile and compressive forces up 600 kN

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06763b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028403-2026
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

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
£125,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 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

ITW

Further Information

Notice Documents

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