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Contract for the supply and installation of a Structure Illumination Microscopy (SIM/SMLM) to the University of Birmingham

THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM

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18 May 2020 at 08:57

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process pertains to a contract for the supply and installation of a Structure Illumination Microscopy (SIM/SMLM) system by the University of Birmingham, falling within the medical and imaging equipment industry category. The procurement was initiated as a direct single tender action under the APUC Supply of Microscopes and Imaging Equipment framework, specifically targeting suppliers in Lot 2 for Laser Scanning Microscopes and Imaging Systems. This contract, valued at £415,000, was awarded on 5 March 2020, with the contract period commencing on 9 March 2020 and concluding on 5 June 2020.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly those specialised in high-quality imaging equipment and microscopy provided they are approved framework suppliers. Companies that have expertise in the supply and installation of complex scientific apparatus, particularly those classified as small and medium-sized enterprises, would be well-positioned to compete for similar future contracts, leveraging their capabilities in innovation and customer service within the academic and medical sectors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Contract for the supply and installation of a Structure Illumination Microscopy (SIM/SMLM) to the University of Birmingham

Notice Description

MINI TENDER FOR THE SUPPLY AND INSTALLATION OF A STRUCTURE ILLUMINATION MICROSCOPY (SIM/SMLM) SYSTEM TO THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM. Responses to this tender would only be accepted from suppliers that have been awarded a Framework under the APUC Supply of Microscopes and Imaging Equipment - LAB1015AP -- Lot 2 Laser Scanning Microscopes and Imaging Systems. If you are not an approved Framework suppliers for the above Lot 2, your response was ot considered.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-54ccb40a-4036-44d2-bb5b-ae2bb49a000a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3b9a5cf5-e752-423d-b212-6e503637a2c8
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

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

CPV Codes

33110000 - Imaging equipment for medical, dental and veterinary use

38510000 - Microscopes

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£415,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£415,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 May 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Mar 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Mar 20205 years ago
Contract Period
9 Mar 2020 - 5 Jun 2020 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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

CARL ZEISS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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