---
title: "753 - Pilot Scale Fluidised Bed Pressurised Gasifier"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03c32d"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ASTON UNIVERSITY"
published: "2023-08-14"
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# 753 - Pilot Scale Fluidised Bed Pressurised Gasifier

Buyer: ASTON UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03c32d

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## Summary

Aston University, located in Birmingham, United Kingdom, has recently completed a procurement process for a Pilot Scale Fluidised Bed Pressurised Gasifier. The procurement falls under the goods category and involved the supply and installation of the gasifier by Micrometrics Ltd. The contract worth £500,000 was signed on July 27, 2023. This tender was initiated through an open procedure and has already been awarded.

This procurement process by Aston University presents an opportunity for businesses in the laboratory, optical, and precision equipment industry. Companies specialising in the supply and installation of gasification equipment could benefit from participating in similar tenders. The process, from initiation to award, had a clear timeline, with key dates such as the contract signing on July 27, 2023. Engaging in open procedures like this can lead to potential growth for businesses catering to the laboratory equipment sector.

## Notice

Pilot Scale Fluidised Bed Pressurised Gasifier

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Supply and Installation of Pilot Scale Fluidised Bed Pressurised Gasifier and associated services.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023792-2023 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Aug 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 24 May 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Jul 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £400,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £500,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 | TLG31 Birmingham |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MICROMETRICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 14 Aug 2023 at 16:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023792-2023
- 21 Apr 2023 at 12:03 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011503-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.aston.ac.uk
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index?advertId=ac894571-37e0-ed11-8121-005056b64545

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