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title: "432 Universal Testing Machine"
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buyer: "ASTON UNIVERSITY"
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# 432 Universal Testing Machine

Buyer: ASTON UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-caae57f2-81e4-4684-8248-2bbeca020c27

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## Summary

Aston University has conducted a public procurement process for the acquisition of a Universal Testing Machine, classified under laboratory, optical, and precision equipment, with a total contract value of £100,000. The procurement method employed was an open procedure, and the tender period concluded on 12 June 2019. The contract, awarded to Cooper Research Technology Ltd, commenced on 30 July 2019 and is set to run until 29 November 2020. The location for the delivery of this equipment is Birmingham, United Kingdom.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the laboratory equipment sector, especially those specialising in precision instruments and testing machinery. Companies with a focus on engineering, manufacturing, and scientific solutions would be particularly well-suited to compete for similar contracts in the future, given the established procurement framework of Aston University and the scope for ongoing partnerships in educational and research settings.

## Notice

Universal Testing Machine

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fb4f8743-22ec-4255-9d41-2a24061b8e1b |
| 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 | 8 Aug 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Jun 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Jul 2019 |
| Contract period | 29 Jul 2019 - 29 Nov 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £98,636 |
| 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 | COOPER RESEARCH TECHNOLOGY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 8 Aug 2019 at 10:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fb4f8743-22ec-4255-9d41-2a24061b8e1b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fb4f8743-22ec-4255-9d41-2a24061b8e1b
  8th August 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=e3df8db3-df7b-e911-80f7-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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