---
title: "Cell Irradiation System"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-055a8d"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ASTON UNIVERSITY"
published: "2025-07-07"
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# Cell Irradiation System

Buyer: ASTON UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-055a8d

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## Summary

Aston University, a sub-central government public authority based in Birmingham, United Kingdom, concluded the procurement process for a new Cell Irradiation System. The contract was awarded under a "direct" procurement method, specified as "below threshold - without competition," indicating a streamlined process without open bidding. The contract, signed on 7th July 2025, is valued at £64,000 and pertains to the "goods" category, specifically laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. The supplier, RPS Service Ltd, an SME, will provide the required system to replace existing equipment. The procurement is complete, with the contract active from 8th July 2025.

This tender creates business opportunities, particularly for SMEs specialising in laboratory and precision equipment, as it highlights direct engagement with academic institutions like Aston University. Businesses focused on the development and supply of advanced laboratory systems would find ideal growth opportunities in similar tenders. Direct procurement methods favour suppliers with the agility and capability to provide bespoke and technical solutions swiftly, fostering growth in niche sectors of scientific and academic procurement.

## Notice

Replacement of existing equipment.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037970-2025 |
| 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 | 7 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 7 Jul 2025 - 8 Jul 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £64,000 |

## 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 | RPS SERVICE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 7 Jul 2025 at 14:59 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037970-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037970-2025
  7th July 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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