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title: "Mass Photometer"
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# Mass Photometer

Buyer: ASTON UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1dafb51d-a23f-4a2c-86fe-859aaa76b9ca

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## Summary

Aston University has successfully awarded a contract for the supply and installation of a Mass Photometer valued at £150,000. The procurement process was conducted through a direct procurement method with a single tender action below the threshold. The contract period is from May 10, 2023, to May 9, 2024. The tender closed on April 18, 2023, and was awarded on May 10, 2023. The award is beneficial for both SMEs and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSEs).

This tender for the Mass Photometer opens opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. Companies involved in goods supply and installation services, particularly those able to fulfil contracts in BIRMINGHAM, will find this tender suitable. As the contract has been awarded to Refeyn Ltd, it highlights the potential for growing businesses in the precision equipment industry looking to partner with universities like Aston University for future procurement opportunities.

## Notice

Mass Photometer Supply & Installation Sole Supplier Certificate Obtained

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fad27726-37c9-40ec-af0f-74bc695f63b1 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 May 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Apr 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 May 2023 |
| Contract period | 9 May 2023 - 9 May 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £150,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £150,000 |
| 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 | REFEYN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

## Release History

- 11 May 2023 at 14:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fad27726-37c9-40ec-af0f-74bc695f63b1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fad27726-37c9-40ec-af0f-74bc695f63b1
  11th May 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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