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title: "523 - Particle Sizer"
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published: "2020-07-27"
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# 523 - Particle Sizer

Buyer: ASTON UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2fd84827-fb54-4eb1-b2d7-7065a8364b7b

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## Summary

Aston University is seeking to procure a Particle Sizer, classified under laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. This tender is currently in the active stage, having been published on 17th July 2020. The tender period is set to close on 14th August 2020. The estimated contract value is £65,000, with a minimum threshold of £50,000, and it is anticipated that the contract will commence on 13th September 2020, lasting for one year until 12th September 2021. The delivery addresses span the United Kingdom and other territories.

This procurement presents a valuable opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) involved in the supply of laboratory or precision equipment. Companies with expertise in manufacturing or supplying similar technical goods would be well-placed to compete effectively in this tender, allowing them to expand their business and establish a partnership with a prominent educational institution.

## Notice

Aston wish to procure a Particle Sizer.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/40e29b3f-b421-431e-bcf4-922264dcb519 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Jul 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Aug 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 12 Sep 2020 - 12 Sep 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £65,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 27 Jul 2020 at 15:20 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/40e29b3f-b421-431e-bcf4-922264dcb519
- 17 Jul 2020 at 15:34 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/27512d13-7090-4701-91e0-7e4e2779ec6e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/40e29b3f-b421-431e-bcf4-922264dcb519
  27th July 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/27512d13-7090-4701-91e0-7e4e2779ec6e
  17th July 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=fb362ec3-41c8-ea11-8104-005056b64545&fromProjectDashboard=True
  Link to advert

## Notice URLs

- http://www.aston.ac.uk

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