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title: "Aston University Science Conference"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-068b6c"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ASTON UNIVERSITY"
published: "2026-04-27"
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# Aston University Science Conference

Buyer: ASTON UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-068b6c

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## Summary

Aston University, based in Birmingham, is the buying organization for the public procurement process titled "Aston University Science Conference." This procurement involves organizing the International Neuromorphic Computing Conference in 2027, including venue hire in London and associated event services. The procurement falls within the services category and follows a direct method, below the threshold without competition. The tender process has progressed to the award stage, and the contract began on 1st April 2026, extending until 13th May 2027. The award has been given to Cockpit Hotel (London) Limited, highlighting the opportunity within the hotel meeting and conference services industry in the UK, particularly London.

This tender offers significant business growth potential for companies involved in event management and service provision for scientific conferences. Organizations such as hotels, conference venues, and event service providers stand to benefit, especially those that can offer comprehensive solutions for hosting large-scale international events. As the contract involves venue hire and the provision of associated services, businesses that specialise in logistics, catering, and technical support for conferences will find this opportunity particularly advantageous. SMEs operating in London would be well positioned to leverage this procurement process to expand their presence in the scientific and academic event sector.

## Notice

Organisation of the International Neuromorphic Computing Conference 2027, venue hire in London and associated event services required to host an international scientific conference.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037957-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 | 27 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 13 May 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £148,680 |

## 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 | COCKPIT HOTEL (LONDON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55120000 - Hotel meeting and conference services

## Release History

- 27 Apr 2026 at 10:47 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037957-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037957-2026
  27th April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://all.accor.com/C0V5
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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