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title: "Physisorption Equipment"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-069d7b"
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buyer: "ASTON UNIVERSITY"
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# Physisorption Equipment

Buyer: ASTON UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-069d7b

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## Summary

Aston University, a sub-central government public authority located in Birmingham, has concluded the procurement process for the supply and installation of chemisorption and physisorption equipment. This contract, identified by the title "Physisorption Equipment," falls under the industry category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment, excluding glasses. The procurement process was conducted using a limited method below the threshold, with the tender phase now complete and the award made. The contract, valued at £120,000 GBP, was signed on 19th May 2026, and will be active from 1st August 2026 to 31st July 2029. The awarded supplier is Anton Paar Ltd, a small to medium-sized enterprise based in Luton.

This procurement opportunity provides substantial business growth potential for suppliers specialising in laboratory and precision equipment. With the contract already awarded, businesses looking to expand their range or partnerships may benefit from observing the limited competition methodology used, which can offer insights into future similar tenders. Companies with expertise in delivering advanced laboratory equipment like those from Anton Paar Ltd are well-suited to compete in such tenders. This scenario underscores opportunities for innovative solutions in the realm of scientific research equipment supply and installation.

## Notice

Supply and installation of chemisorption and physisorption equipment

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046400-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 |
| 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 | ANTON PAAR |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 20 May 2026 at 12:58 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046400-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046400-2026
  20th May 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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