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Mini Tender for the Supply and Installation of a Point Scanning

THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM

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31 Jan 2017 at 11:16

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Birmingham has conducted a mini tender for the supply and installation of a Point Scanning Confocal Microscope, valued at £332,986.16. This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically classified as microscopes (CPV code 38510000). The tender period concluded on 22nd November 2016, with the contract effective from 22nd December 2016 until 28th April 2017. This process was initiated under the Advanced Procurement for Universities and Colleges (APUC) framework, restricting responses to suppliers already awarded under Lot 2 for Laser Scanning Microscopes and Imaging Systems.

This opportunity is particularly suitable for large-scale suppliers with expertise in the provision of scientific equipment and installation services. Businesses that meet the criteria set by the APUC Ltd. framework, and those experienced in working with academic institutions, could significantly benefit from engaging in similar procurement processes. Participating in such tenders can lead to valuable contracts and position companies favourably for future collaborations within the educational and research sectors.

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Notice Title

Mini Tender for the Supply and Installation of a Point Scanning

Notice Description

Mini Tender for the Supply and Installation of a Point Scanning Confocal Microscope to the University of Birmingham Additional information: Responses to this mini tender were only accepted from suppliers that have been awarded a Framework under the APUC Ltd. (Advanced Procurement for Universities and Colleges) - Laser Scanning Microscopes & Imaging Systems (Lot 2).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-35dcae8f-0f74-4a21-9f0f-4fdf22473ad5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cb031c29-a970-455f-99c6-d13bfa5126b2
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 -
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

38510000 - Microscopes

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£332,986 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£332,986 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jan 20179 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Nov 2016Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Dec 20169 years ago
Contract Period
22 Dec 2016 - 28 Apr 2017 1-6 months
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
Peter Nobbs
Contact Email
p.k.g.nobbs@bham.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

CARL ZEISS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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