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Contract for the Supply and Installation of a High Specification, Inverted, Confocal Microscope

THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM

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22 Mar 2018 at 12:40

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Birmingham recently completed a procurement process for the supply and installation of a high specification, inverted, confocal microscope. This contract, valued at £225,571.55, falls within the industry category of laboratory, optical and precision equipment. The tender was initiated on March 21, 2018, with a contract period ending on June 29, 2018. The procurement method was selective, as it was a call-off from a framework agreement, and the tender period concluded on March 16, 2018, by which time all submissions were required to be made.

This opportunity could be particularly beneficial for businesses specialising in advanced laboratory equipment and optical technologies. Companies that can demonstrate expertise in providing and installing high-end scientific instruments would be well-suited to compete. The involvement of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in this contract process presents a chance for them to expand their clientele and strengthen their position within the market, thereby contributing to their overall business growth.

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Notice Title

Contract for the Supply and Installation of a High Specification, Inverted, Confocal Microscope

Notice Description

Contract for the Supply and Installation of a High Specification, Inverted, Confocal Microscope

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-464c3a54-a6d2-4eb0-8714-755a69523fa7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8007addd-7ab9-4a4d-9e76-27f1cd902349
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£225,571 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£225,571 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Mar 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Mar 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Mar 20187 years ago
Contract Period
21 Mar 2018 - 29 Jun 2018 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

OLYMPUS KEYMED

Further Information

Notice Documents

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