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title: "523 - Particle Sizer"
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buyer: "ASTON UNIVERSITY"
published: "2020-10-23"
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# 523 - Particle Sizer

Buyer: ASTON UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9535e606-02b9-4613-9a79-6ebba40049d7

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## Summary

Aston University, located in Birmingham, has completed a procurement process for the acquisition of a Particle Sizer, classified under the CPV code for laboratory and optical equipment. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure, with a tender period that ended on 14 August 2020. The awarded contract, valued at £63,000, commenced on 8 October 2020 and is set to conclude on 7 October 2021. This contract was announced publicly on 23 October 2020.

This opportunity is particularly well-suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) engaged in the manufacturing and supply of laboratory equipment. Businesses that can offer innovation and quality in precision technology may find this contract advantageous, contributing to their growth and presence within the academic and scientific research sectors.

## Notice

Aston wish to procure a Particle Sizer.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4bca3fdf-37d1-4fb3-be3b-88a10c849733 |
| 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 | 23 Oct 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Aug 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Sep 2020 |
| Contract period | 7 Oct 2020 - 7 Oct 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £65,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £63,000 |
| 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 | SYMPATEC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 23 Oct 2020 at 13:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4bca3fdf-37d1-4fb3-be3b-88a10c849733

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4bca3fdf-37d1-4fb3-be3b-88a10c849733
  23rd October 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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