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title: "518 Straight Bed Lathes"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ASTON UNIVERSITY"
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# 518 Straight Bed Lathes

Buyer: ASTON UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a0a1853d-2cde-4e3a-ad04-fcd2531ca5ca

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## Summary

Aston University, located in Birmingham, has recently completed a procurement process for two straight bed lathes, valued at £82,000, under the category of industrial machinery. This tender was executed through an open procurement method, with the tender period ending on 22nd May 2020. The contract commenced on 22nd June 2020 and will run until 21st June 2021. The award for this contract was made to XYZ Machine Tools, with the award notice published on 9th December 2020.

This procurement process offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in machinery and industrial equipment, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that meet the criteria. Companies engaged in manufacturing, supplying, or servicing industrial machinery would be well-suited to compete in similar tenders. With a focus on innovation and quality, businesses that can provide efficient and effective solutions in this sector are likely to benefit from future contracts with public entities like Aston University.

## Notice

Aston wish to procure 2 x straight bed lathes.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/da79a7a0-f1c9-4a38-b51a-e054e24f7db7 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Dec 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 22 May 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Oct 2020 |
| Contract period | 12 Nov 2020 - 11 Nov 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £82,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £68,460 |
| 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 | XYZ MACHINE TOOLS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 42000000 - Industrial machinery

## Release History

- 9 Dec 2020 at 17:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/da79a7a0-f1c9-4a38-b51a-e054e24f7db7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/da79a7a0-f1c9-4a38-b51a-e054e24f7db7
  9th December 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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