Award

Laboratory Equipment

THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM

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Award

20 Nov 2024 at 13:38

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Birmingham has completed a procurement process for Laboratory Equipment, classified under the industry category of Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excluding glasses). This procurement falls under the procurement stage of 'Award' and is valued at £36,000. The procurement process was conducted via a single contract from SSA (Single Source Agreement). The contract period began on 8th July 2024 and concluded on 31st July 2024. The buyer organisation is located at Edgbaston, Birmingham, B15 2TT, and the supplier awarded the contract is Rapid Electronics Limited, based in Colchester, CO4 5JS. Key figures involved include Richard Holmes, a contact point at the University of Birmingham.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly SMEs, as the procurement method favoured those suited for a single contract provision. Companies specialising in laboratory equipment, precision instruments, and optical tools would be well-positioned to compete for future tenders of this nature. Businesses can anticipate growth through reliable partnerships with prestigious institutions such as the University of Birmingham, ensuring organisational exposure and potential for recurring contracts.

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Notice Title

Laboratory Equipment

Notice Description

Laboratory Equipment

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2577d312-e9b2-4b33-8b34-735b05b8e021
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/464116df-de6e-433a-9c6b-d2d16615a7d3
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Single contract from SSA
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£36,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£36,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jul 20241 years ago
Contract Period
7 Jul 2024 - 31 Jul 2024 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM
Contact Name
Richard Holmes
Contact Email
r.holmes@bham.ac.uk
Contact Phone
01214143344

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B15 2TT
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Edgbaston
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Edgbaston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RAPID ELECTRONICS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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