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title: "529 - Benchtop X-Ray Diffractometer (XRD)"
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# 529 - Benchtop X-Ray Diffractometer (XRD)

Buyer: ASTON UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-96da9a98-013a-4ac3-a9b5-7c751e0ebabf

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## Summary

Aston University is seeking bids for the procurement of a high-quality benchtop X-Ray Diffractometer (XRD), valued at £80,000, to support its teaching, research, and demonstration activities. The procurement is classified under the category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment, with an open procedure as the method of procurement. The deadline for submissions is 6 August 2020, and the contract is set to commence on 1 September 2020, lasting until 31 August 2021. Located in Birmingham, the university is reachable at the postcode B4 7ET in the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the scientific instrumentation sector, particularly those specialising in laboratory and research equipment. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to apply, as the tender suitability criteria are inclusive of these groups. Companies that can offer innovative and high-quality X-Ray diffraction equipment stand to benefit from this opportunity to contribute to Aston University's research and educational initiatives.

## Notice

Aston wish to procure a high quality bench top X-Ray Diffractometer (XRD) for demonstration, teaching and research purposes.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e849df4e-adcc-4327-99a9-da7770b50a57 |
| 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 | 17 Jul 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Aug 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2020 - 31 Aug 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £80,000 |
| 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

- 17 Jul 2020 at 07:58 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e849df4e-adcc-4327-99a9-da7770b50a57
- 16 Jul 2020 at 16:12 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ae4dd083-b21e-42c2-947a-4d3919302c98

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e849df4e-adcc-4327-99a9-da7770b50a57
  17th July 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ae4dd083-b21e-42c2-947a-4d3919302c98
  16th July 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=ebc740d1-7cc7-ea11-8104-005056b64545&fromProjectDashboard=True
  Link to advert

## Notice URLs

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

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