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Contract for the Bespoke and co-designed GPS units and tracking equipment for the Birmingham Observatory

THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM

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27 Feb 2020 at 13:05

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM, which has awarded a contract for the bespoke and co-designed GPS units and tracking equipment for the Birmingham Observatory. This procurement falls under the goods category, with a focus on laboratory, optical and precision equipment. The contract was awarded with a total value of £32,130 and the contract period commenced on 12th February 2020, concluding on 24th March 2020. The tender was initially open until 28th January 2020 and followed a direct award procurement method.

This contract presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in the design and supply of precision equipment, particularly those with capabilities in creating bespoke solutions for clients. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to engage in such tenders, as they are well-suited to meet the unique requirements of this contract while driving growth and innovation within their sectors.

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Notice Title

Contract for the Bespoke and co-designed GPS units and tracking equipment for the Birmingham Observatory

Notice Description

Contract for the supply of Bespoke and co-designed GPS units and tracking equipment for the Birmingham Observatory

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5bf052e9-9788-4d54-ac94-a47272e3d721
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/08820bef-3d03-4ea5-8d3a-b416435219d7
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 - Direct Award
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
£32,130 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£32,130 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Feb 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Jan 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Feb 20206 years ago
Contract Period
12 Feb 2020 - 24 Mar 2020 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

PATHTRACK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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