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title: "Pharmacology Rigs"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05ab8d"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ASTON UNIVERSITY"
published: "2025-10-09"
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# Pharmacology Rigs

Buyer: ASTON UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05ab8d

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## Summary

Aston University, a sub-central government public authority located in Birmingham, recently completed a procurement process for "Pharmacology Rigs" under the industry category of laboratory and precision equipment. The awarded contract involved the direct procurement method without competition, indicating a below-threshold value purchase. The contract was awarded on 9th October 2025 to Scientifica Ltd, with the contract period commencing on 10th October 2025 and concluding on 11th October 2025. The completion of the procurement stage indicates that the process has moved from the tendering to the award and contract phase, signifying an active procurement status, with a gross contract value amounting to £120,000.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory and precision equipment, particularly those operating as small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like Scientifica Ltd, the awarded supplier. Companies in the sector can benefit from being attentive to similar direct procurement opportunities that do not require open competition, allowing for quick achievement of contracts. For would-be suppliers, maintaining a robust business relationship and registration with higher education institutions such as Aston University can enhance prospects of participating in similar procurement activities.

## Notice

Supply of Pharmacology Rigs

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063685-2025 |
| 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 | 9 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 9 Oct 2025 - 11 Oct 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £120,000 |

## 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 | SCIENTIFICA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 9 Oct 2025 at 11:19 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063685-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063685-2025
  9th 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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