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title: "716 - Phoropters Supply & Installation"
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# 716 - Phoropters Supply & Installation

Buyer: ASTON UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-596aaaa8-f5ab-485e-880a-ee9e4f783376

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## Summary

The School of Optometry at Aston University has initiated a tender process for the supply and installation of six phoropters (refractors) for their programme. The deadline for the tender is January 12, 2023, with delivery and installation required before the end of March 2023. The procurement stage is currently in the 'Tender' phase, and the industry category is 'Laboratory, optical and precision equipments'. Aston University, located in Birmingham, United Kingdom, is the contracting authority for this tender.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in the supply and installation of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment to compete. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise organisations (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate. The procurement method is an 'Open procedure', providing a fair chance for interested suppliers to engage in the process. Businesses interested in expanding their presence within the optical equipment sector should consider leveraging this tender to pursue potential growth opportunities.

## Notice

The School of Optometry at Aston University is looking to procure six (6) x phoropters (refractors) as part of their programme. These photopters must: - be able to have a testing distance of upto 8M - be able to support Spherical and Cylinder Lenses - be able to do polarization directions Delivery and installation must take place before the end of March 2023. The full project specific requirements and equipment specification can be found within the project question set on Aston University's e-tendering portal ProContract under Section 9 - Project Specific Requirements.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b19def5-aea8-45fc-9b2e-9346041d7622 |
| 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 | 23 Dec 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Jan 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2023 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £103,000 |
| 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

- 23 Dec 2022 at 12:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b19def5-aea8-45fc-9b2e-9346041d7622

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b19def5-aea8-45fc-9b2e-9346041d7622
  23rd December 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=7843c177-ab82-ed11-811c-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

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

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