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

Buyer: ASTON UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cee5aa10-8c6f-4830-bb04-76ad34de8d29

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## Summary

Aston University is seeking to procure two straight bed lathes, with a total value of £82,000. This open tender is part of the goods procurement category and is currently active. The procurement process is in the tender stage, with a submission deadline set for 22 May 2020. The equipment will be delivered to locations in the West Midlands, United Kingdom, and the contract period will commence on 22 June 2020, lasting until 21 June 2021.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) to engage with a reputable educational institution. Businesses specialising in machinery and laboratory equipment would be particularly well-suited to compete, creating avenues for growth and collaboration within the academic sector. Interested suppliers are encouraged to review the tender details and prepare their submissions accordingly.

## 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/085962f0-4a6f-40f1-8b22-4324683e4148 |
| 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 | 1 May 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 22 May 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 21 Jun 2020 - 21 Jun 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £82,000 |
| 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 | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 42900000 - Miscellaneous general and special-purpose machinery

## Release History

- 1 May 2020 at 13:26 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/085962f0-4a6f-40f1-8b22-4324683e4148

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/085962f0-4a6f-40f1-8b22-4324683e4148
  1st May 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=3ff4abc4-e48a-ea11-80ff-005056b64545&fromProjectDashboard=True
  Advert

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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