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title: "ActiveCube Refurbishment"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-0f90c995-7c64-4cfe-89a9-c50680925010"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ASTON UNIVERSITY"
published: "2023-10-20"
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# ActiveCube Refurbishment

Buyer: ASTON UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0f90c995-7c64-4cfe-89a9-c50680925010

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## Summary

Aston University has awarded a contract for the refurbishment of ActiveCube, a project involving miscellaneous equipment. The procurement method used was a limited negotiated procedure without prior publication above the threshold. The contract period starts on November 1, 2023, and ends on October 30, 2024. The total contract value is £227,000, and the deadline for the tender period was October 20, 2023.

This tender opportunity from Aston University can benefit businesses, especially those involved in supplying materials and refurbishment services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this tender particularly suitable. The project is located in Birmingham, England, and falls under the goods category. Businesses looking to grow through public procurement contracts should consider engaging with Aston University for potential future opportunities.

## Notice

Supply of materials as well of refurbishment/repair of Aston's Virtual Reality CAVE. Direct award in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 ((32.2(b) ii).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/00bb7ff0-6d22-4ff9-9623-512a05ca2687 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Oct 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Oct 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Oct 2023 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2023 - 30 Oct 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £227,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £227,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ASTON UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B4 7ET |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Nechells |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | VIRTALIS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

### Codes

- 39300000 - Miscellaneous equipment

## Release History

- 20 Oct 2023 at 15:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/00bb7ff0-6d22-4ff9-9623-512a05ca2687

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/00bb7ff0-6d22-4ff9-9623-512a05ca2687
  20th October 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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