Tender

The Supply and Installation of a Transmission Electron Microscope

UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM

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13 Jul 2018 at 08:10

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13 Jul 2018 at 08:06

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Birmingham is currently managing a procurement process for the "Supply and Installation of a Transmission Electron Microscope". This project falls under the goods category, specifically within the laboratory, optical, and precision equipment sector, and has a total budget of up to £650,000, excluding VAT. The tender is being conducted using an open procurement method, and the tender period will close on 15 August 2018. The contract is scheduled to commence on 3 September 2018 and will extend until 23 November 2018, with delivery addresses covering multiple regions including the United Kingdom and beyond, specifically British Overseas Territories and Europe.

This tender represents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in advanced materials characterisation and precision laboratory equipment. Companies with expertise in producing or supplying transmission electron microscopes or similar high-tech laboratory equipment would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. The involvement of the European Structural Investment Funds suggests additional financial backing, which could further enhance prospects for successful bidders, particularly those looking to expand their market presence in the educational and research sectors.

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Notice Title

The Supply and Installation of a Transmission Electron Microscope

Notice Description

The University of Birmingham invites tenders for the supply of a transmission electron microscope (TEM) optimised for in-situ characterisation of advanced materials. This project is partly funded by the European Structural Investment Funds. Overall budget for this item is up to PS650K excluding VAT. Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/55e4b7ab-6cb4-472e-aa53-d59238618a79
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jul 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Aug 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Sep 2018 - 23 Nov 2018 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDGBASTON
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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