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title: "Faraday Cages"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05a930"
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buyer: "ASTON UNIVERSITY"
published: "2025-10-07"
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# Faraday Cages

Buyer: ASTON UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05a930

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## Summary

In a recent procurement process, Aston University, a public authority under sub-central government, completed a contract for the supply of Faraday cages, which falls under the category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment excluding glasses. The procurement was finalised on the 7th of October 2025, with a direct procurement method used, specifically tailored for below-threshold purchases without competition. The transaction took place in Birmingham, UK, with the contractual period spanning two days from October 7th to October 8th, 2025. The contract, valued at £70,000, was awarded to World Precision Instruments Ltd, located in Hitchin, UK, which is a small or medium-sized enterprise (SME). This procurement is recorded under the main procurement category of goods and is part of the completed stages of contracting, following the standards set by legislative framework 2023/54.

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs specialising in laboratory and precision equipment to establish themselves with reputable educational institutions like Aston University. Companies prepared to deliver high-quality goods in sectors such as scientific research equipment can find promising growth prospects by becoming suppliers in similar procurements. Despite the direct procurement approach indicating no competition for this tender, it highlights the potential demand within academic circles for precision equipment, encouraging businesses to further develop their expertise and visibility within this niche market. Successful engagement in such contracts can lead to fostering long-term relationships and a strengthened foothold in the public sector market.

## Notice

Supply of faraday cages

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062713-2025 |
| 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 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 6 Oct 2025 - 8 Oct 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £70,000 |

## 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 | WORLD PRECISION INSTRUMENTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 7 Oct 2025 at 08:36 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062713-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062713-2025
  7th October 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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