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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: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b0a33903-1065-41b0-8b3e-d9d53b6f324c

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## Summary

Aston University has completed a tender process for the procurement of a Benchtop X-Ray Diffractometer (XRD), valued at £80,000. This procurement falls under the category of Laboratory, optical and precision equipment and is situated in Birmingham, United Kingdom. The tender, executed through an open procedure, was officially published on 22nd October 2020, with the contract period commencing on 1st September 2020 and concluding on 31st August 2021. Notably, the award was made on 18th September 2020, and the contract will be managed by SciMed Ltd.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses that specialise in precision laboratory equipment and related services. Companies that can demonstrate high-quality standards and technical expertise in X-ray diffraction technology will be particularly well positioned to compete. As the contract has already been awarded, it serves as a reference point for future tenders in similar industries, encouraging businesses to align their offerings with the specifications and standards required by institutions like Aston University.

## 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/02a118f3-3953-493c-8fef-d3a84b013bd4 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Oct 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Aug 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Sep 2020 |
| Contract period | 8 Oct 2020 - 8 Oct 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £80,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £80,000 |
| 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 | SCIMED |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 22 Oct 2020 at 14:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/02a118f3-3953-493c-8fef-d3a84b013bd4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/02a118f3-3953-493c-8fef-d3a84b013bd4
  22nd October 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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