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title: "324 Analytical Services"
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# 324 Analytical Services

Buyer: ASTON UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-59213845-78b4-4b37-81d6-3f111ddafa72

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## Summary

Aston University, located in Birmingham, England, has recently completed a procurement process for their tender titled "324 Analytical Services" aimed at acquiring analysis services for solid and liquid biofuels, including biochar, compliant with EN, ISO, or ASTM standards. This procurement, classified under the chemical products for the oil and gas industry (CPV code: 24958000), was conducted through an open procedure with a total contract value of £70,000. The tender period ended on 3rd April 2017, while the contract period was active from 25th June 2017 until 15th April 2019. The award for the contract was granted to Environmental Scientifics Ltd on 9th June 2017, amounting to £50,400.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in analytical services related to biofuels and environmental sciences. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be particularly well-positioned to compete for similar future contracts, given their ability to provide specialised services tailored to sustainability and environmental compliance. Companies with expertise in chemical analysis and a strong understanding of industry standards will find this sector ripe for growth, especially as the demand for renewable energy solutions continues to rise.

## Notice

Aston University is seeking to procure analysis service of solid and liquid biofuels as well as biochar according to EN, ISO or ASTM standards

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5dbdd2ea-2ee4-4ec4-8b83-b3b5b7dd874d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Jun 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Apr 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Jun 2017 |
| Contract period | 22 Jun 2017 - 21 May 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £70,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £50,400 |
| 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 | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIFICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 24 - Chemical products

### Codes

- 24958000 - Chemical products for the oil and gas industry

## Release History

- 9 Jun 2017 at 09:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5dbdd2ea-2ee4-4ec4-8b83-b3b5b7dd874d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5dbdd2ea-2ee4-4ec4-8b83-b3b5b7dd874d
  9th June 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=ce8eebf6-8d0d-e711-80dd-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

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

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