---
title: "Floor Standing Loading Machine"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06763b"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ASTON UNIVERSITY"
published: "2026-03-27"
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# Floor Standing Loading Machine

Buyer: ASTON UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06763b

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## Summary

Aston University, based in Birmingham, United Kingdom, has awarded a contract for the procurement of a Floor Standing Loading Machine. This contract pertains to the supply of goods in the laboratory equipment category and involves a direct procurement method below the threshold without competition. The contract was awarded to ITW Limited, located in Windsor, and the agreement was signed on 18th March 2026. The implementation is scheduled for 31st March 2026, culminating the procurement process which is now in its contract stage. The machine will apply tensile and compressive forces up to 600 kN, enhancing the University's capabilities in its relevant fields.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. Companies with expertise in manufacturing large-scale precision machinery are well-positioned to consider future engagements with Aston University or similar institutions. Given the nature of this procurement method—direct and below threshold—it can serve as a case study for businesses aiming to navigate such strategies effectively. Medium to large-scale enterprises in the precision engineering sector, especially those capable of providing tailored solutions without entering competitive bids, will find this type of contract process particularly relevant.

## Notice

A Floor Standing Loading Machine that is capable of apply both tensile and compressive forces up 600 kN

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028403-2026 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £125,000 |

## 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 | ITW |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 27 Mar 2026 at 11:06 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028403-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028403-2026
  27th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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