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title: "Continuous Flow Reactor"
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buyer: "ASTON UNIVERSITY"
published: "2023-07-19"
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# Continuous Flow Reactor

Buyer: ASTON UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-75aa93d1-3473-4d37-b996-fc8debdb332f

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## Summary

Aston University in Birmingham, England, has awarded a contract for a Continuous Flow Reactor designed for converting butyric acid to propane. The procurement method was a competitive quotation with a restricted value of £70,000. The tender period ended on June 30, 2023, and the contract will run from October 1, 2023, to September 30, 2024.

This awarded tender presents an opportunity for businesses, especially those in the laboratory and precision equipment category, to engage with Aston University for similar projects. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are well-suited to compete in such procurements. The contracting process may lead to growth prospects for companies offering innovative solutions in the specified industry sector.

## Notice

A continuous flow reactor for converting butyric acid to propane at ~300degC and 100bar pressure, by passing through a catalyst bed.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/570823fe-72b0-4715-a018-9cb1be3cc1ca |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Jul 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Jun 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Jun 2023 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2023 - 30 Sep 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £70,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £70,000 |
| 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 | ICMEA-UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 19 Jul 2023 at 11:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/570823fe-72b0-4715-a018-9cb1be3cc1ca

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/570823fe-72b0-4715-a018-9cb1be3cc1ca
  19th July 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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