---
title: "Nephelometer Purchase"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04f8d0"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ASTON UNIVERSITY"
published: "2025-03-26"
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# Nephelometer Purchase

Buyer: ASTON UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04f8d0

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## Summary

Aston University in Birmingham has completed a direct procurement process for the purchase of a nephalometer. This tender, titled "Nephelometer Purchase," falls under the laboratory equipment industry category. The contract was awarded on 25th March 2025, and the delivery period spans from 1st April to 2nd April 2025. This procurement utilized a below-threshold method without competition, and the total contract value is £30,999. The equipment includes high-energy laser diode system paired with MARS data reduction software, along with installation and training services.

This procurement offers significant growth opportunities, particularly for suppliers of laboratory and precision equipment. SMEs and businesses familiar with high-energy laser technologies would be well-suited to compete in similar tenders by institutions like Aston University. The direct procurement method, despite being below-threshold, highlights potential for suppliers to establish themselves as reliable partners for higher education and public research institutions, fostering long-term business relationships and repeat contracts.

## Notice

Computer controlled nephelometer with high energy laser diode, including MARS data reduction software, installation and training.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011277-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 2 Apr 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £30,999 |

## 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 | BMG LABTECH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 26 Mar 2025 at 10:45 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011277-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011277-2025
  26th March 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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