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title: "Steady State Spectrophotometer"
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buyer: "ASTON UNIVERSITY"
published: "2024-03-26"
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# Steady State Spectrophotometer

Buyer: ASTON UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2e077b53-85df-4c1d-b071-0991446998dc

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## Summary

Aston University has awarded a contract for a Steady State Spectrophotometer procurement, valued at £40,000 GBP, within the goods category. The procurement method used was direct, specifically a Single tender action below threshold. The contract period is scheduled to start on April 1st, 2024, and end on April 2nd, 2024. The tender period ended on March 25th, 2024, with Edinburgh Instruments Ltd being the awarded supplier. The location of the procurement is BIRMINGHAM, England.

This procurement by Aston University presents business growth opportunities for companies specializing in laboratory, optical and precision equipment. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly suitable to compete for this tender. Businesses interested in supplying goods in the specified category should take note of the key dates for this procurement, ensuring timely engagement to capitalise on this contract award.

## Notice

Steady State Spectrophotometer Purchase

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/db06233e-9dd1-4684-b40a-e5dee2e336bc |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Mar 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Mar 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Mar 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2024 - 2 Apr 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £40,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £40,000 |
| 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 | EDINBURGH INSTRUMENTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 26 Mar 2024 at 11:09 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/db06233e-9dd1-4684-b40a-e5dee2e336bc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/db06233e-9dd1-4684-b40a-e5dee2e336bc
  26th March 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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