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title: "456 Analytical Services"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-5873e04f-3254-4ad1-b150-bb571529e4f9"
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published: "2019-08-30"
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# 456 Analytical Services

Buyer: ASTON UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5873e04f-3254-4ad1-b150-bb571529e4f9

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## Summary

Aston University is currently conducting a public procurement process for "456 Analytical Services," aimed at obtaining analytical analysis of samples for the European Bioenergy Research Institute (EBRI) under an open procedure. The tender, which has a total estimated value of £80,000, will support activities related to solid biofuels, biochar samples, liquid biofuels, and pyrolysis oils, following EN, ISO, or ASTM standards. The tender period runs until 20th September 2019, and the contract will be active from 1st October 2019 until 30th September 2022. This initiative targets delivery addresses in the West Midlands region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community sector enterprises (VCSEs) equipped to provide analytical services in the bioenergy sector. Companies specialising in environmental analysis and related fields should consider bidding, as the three-year contract duration allows for sustained engagement with the buyer, Aston University, thereby fostering potential long-term partnerships and further contract opportunities in similar projects.

## Notice

Aston University on behalf of the European Bioenergy Research Institute (EBRI) invites you to submit a quotation for the delivery of analytical analysis of samples to support the activity of the EBRI ERDF Project. Specifically, EBRI is seeking to procure analysis services according to EN, ISO or ASTM standards, of solid biofuels, biochar samples, liquid biofuels and pyrolysis oils. This programme of support will be delivered for 3 years from October 2019 to September 2022. You can access the tender docs and submit your responses here https://procontract.due-north.com/Login

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9f21503e-02e7-4313-b5bf-fb3c12e1819d |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Aug 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Sep 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2019 - 30 Sep 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £80,000 |
| 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 | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy

### Codes

- 09111200 - Coal-based fuels

## Release History

- 30 Aug 2019 at 10:08 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9f21503e-02e7-4313-b5bf-fb3c12e1819d
- 30 Aug 2019 at 10:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eb46f1c0-6189-420d-a4a4-f96ef90232ed
- 30 Aug 2019 at 09:58 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c14cffb3-14b8-4aec-9457-be595d8571eb
- 30 Aug 2019 at 09:43 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f994e585-421c-4e4b-bcaf-bb8ed69f1973

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9f21503e-02e7-4313-b5bf-fb3c12e1819d
  30th August 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eb46f1c0-6189-420d-a4a4-f96ef90232ed
  30th August 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c14cffb3-14b8-4aec-9457-be595d8571eb
  30th August 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f994e585-421c-4e4b-bcaf-bb8ed69f1973
  30th August 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.aston.ac.uk
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Login

## Provenance

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