---
title: "Slab Roller Compactor"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04e995"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ASTON UNIVERSITY"
published: "2025-03-05"
---

# Slab Roller Compactor

Buyer: ASTON UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04e995

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## Summary

Aston University has completed the procurement process for a "Slab Roller Compactor" under the industry category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. The university, located in Birmingham at Aston Triangle, B4 7ET, initiated this limited competition tender, which was below the threshold for wide competition and classified under the sub-central government public authority. The award was given on 5th March 2025, with a contract start date of 1st April 2025. The procurement stage is now in the awarding phase, marking the conclusion of this tender process.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in manufacturing and supplying laboratory equipment. Cooper Research Technology Ltd, a small and medium-sized enterprise based in Nottingham, was awarded the contract. SMEs with expertise in precision laboratory equipment are well-suited to compete for such tenders, enhancing their growth by securing contracts with educational institutions like Aston University. This procurement method allows smaller businesses to participate in specialised procurement processes, facilitating competition and market growth.

## Notice

Slab Roller Compactor - Capital Equipment

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007953-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 1 Apr 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £35,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| 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 | 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

- 5 Mar 2025 at 09:35 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007953-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007953-2025
  5th March 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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