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Physisorption Equipment

ASTON UNIVERSITY

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20 May 2026 at 12:58

Summary of the contracting process

Aston University, a sub-central government public authority located in Birmingham, has concluded the procurement process for the supply and installation of chemisorption and physisorption equipment. This contract, identified by the title "Physisorption Equipment," falls under the industry category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment, excluding glasses. The procurement process was conducted using a limited method below the threshold, with the tender phase now complete and the award made. The contract, valued at £120,000 GBP, was signed on 19th May 2026, and will be active from 1st August 2026 to 31st July 2029. The awarded supplier is Anton Paar Ltd, a small to medium-sized enterprise based in Luton.

This procurement opportunity provides substantial business growth potential for suppliers specialising in laboratory and precision equipment. With the contract already awarded, businesses looking to expand their range or partnerships may benefit from observing the limited competition methodology used, which can offer insights into future similar tenders. Companies with expertise in delivering advanced laboratory equipment like those from Anton Paar Ltd are well-suited to compete in such tenders. This scenario underscores opportunities for innovative solutions in the realm of scientific research equipment supply and installation.

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Notice Title

Physisorption Equipment

Notice Description

Supply and installation of chemisorption and physisorption equipment

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069d7b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046400-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited 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
20 May 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 May 20264 days ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 3-4 years
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

ANTON PAAR

Further Information

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