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Supply of KingFisher Flex Purification System to the University of Birmingham

THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM

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16 Nov 2020 at 15:15

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Birmingham has recently completed a public procurement process for the supply of the KingFisher Flex Purification System, aimed at enhancing their Covid-19 testing capabilities. This tender, classified under the laboratory equipment industry, was valued at £267,942.29 and was awarded on August 21, 2020. The procurement method utilised for this contract was a direct award, and the contract period commenced on August 24, 2020, concluding on October 30, 2020. The delivery address for the equipment is in Birmingham, England, postcode B15 2TT.

This contract presents valuable opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory and precision equipment, particularly those with offerings aligned to Covid-19 testing technologies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement process allows for their involvement. Companies that provide innovative healthcare solutions or equipment manufacturing capabilities and are able to meet the specified requirements would be well-suited to compete in similar future tenders.

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Notice Title

Supply of KingFisher Flex Purification System to the University of Birmingham

Notice Description

Supply of KingFisher Flex Purification System to the University of Birmingham. Equipment to run a Turnkey Lab for Pillar 2 Covid 19 testing.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8c2863c6-e905-406f-b2fd-e724d0cacfae
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/05a07f86-294c-4deb-8ef5-49252f3d12a0
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
£267,942 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£267,942 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Nov 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Aug 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Aug 20205 years ago
Contract Period
23 Aug 2020 - 30 Oct 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
Peter Nobbs
Contact Email
p.k.g.nobbs@bham.ac.uk
Contact Phone
01214146899

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

FISHER SCIENTIFIC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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