Open for bidsUnited KingdomGoodsAdd to pipeline

Manual Total Stations

Published: Published 11 November 2026
Deadline: Deadline: 17 December 2026 (34 days left)

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Overview

Aston University is seeking suppliers for the provision of manual total stations for teaching, supervised practical sessions, and student fieldwork in surveying and the built environment. The contract covers a one-off delivery and installation of the equipment, alongside five years of servicing and calibration maintenance. The procurement is currently active, with submissions open until 17 December 2026.

Contracting authority

Aston UniversityBuyer
1 live opportunity · 38 awarded contracts
Birmingham, United Kingdom
GB-PPON: PTLB-7496-TPTR

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Key details

Country: United Kingdom
Status: Open for bids
Category: Goods
Procedure: Open procedure
Rules: Procurement Act 2023
SME suitable: Yes
Published: 11 November 2026
Questions by: 26 November 2026
Deadline: 17 December 2026

Classification (CPV)

TheodolitesTopography equipmentSurveying instrumentsRepair and maintenance services of measuring, testing and checking apparatus

Competition and scoring criteria

Expected competition

2

Median bids on comparable tenders

Open and restricted tenders in Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) drew a median of 2 bids over the last 24 months; 33% received only one.

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Price 30% · Quality 70%

Quality and Social Value70%
Price30%

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Market context

Typical award in Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

£74,808

Median of 2,392 awards in the last 24 months

Aston University in the last 12 months

42

contracts awarded, worth £12,481,249 in total

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Tender Update
11 November 2026
Contract Notice
11 November 2026

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