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title: "753 - Pilot Scale Fluidised Bed Pressurised Gasifier"
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# 753 - Pilot Scale Fluidised Bed Pressurised Gasifier

Buyer: ASTON UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7d0e5b7a-9eca-4374-a457-24eebf373f4e

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## Summary

Aston University has awarded a contract for the supply and installation of a Pilot Scale Fluidised Bed Pressurised Gasifier. This procurement falls under the goods category, with a contract value of £500,000 in GBP. The tender process was open, and the contract period is from August 14, 2023, to August 13, 2025. The tender was awarded to Micrometrics Ltd, and the location for delivery and installation is at Aston University in Birmingham, postal code B4 7ET.

This contract presents an opportunity for businesses dealing with laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are considered suitable for participating in this procurement. Businesses interested in providing technology solutions for research and development projects may find this tender particularly relevant due to the nature of the contract awarded by Aston University.

## Notice

Supply and Installation of Pilot Scale Fluidised Bed Pressurised Gasifier and associated services.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/02ebd310-2efc-494e-9c24-2718e749546a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Aug 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 24 May 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Aug 2023 |
| Contract period | 14 Aug 2023 - 14 Aug 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £500,000 |
| 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 | MICROMETRICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 14 Aug 2023 at 16:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/02ebd310-2efc-494e-9c24-2718e749546a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/02ebd310-2efc-494e-9c24-2718e749546a
  14th August 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=ac894571-37e0-ed11-8121-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

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

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