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Contract for the Supply and Installation of a ARC200 (Base Model) to the University of Birmingham

THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM

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22 Jun 2021 at 09:03

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Birmingham has successfully completed the procurement process for the supply and installation of an ARC200 (Base Model) in the laboratory equipment sector. The contract, valued at £57,669.20, was awarded to Arcast, Inc. The contract period commenced on 29 March 2021 and concluded on 6 July 2021. This award is part of a direct procurement method, following a tender that was officially closed on 10 March 2021. The project took place in Birmingham, England, focusing specifically on the classification of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment.

This contract represents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in laboratory and optical equipment, particularly those involved in manufacturing or supplying precision instruments. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) looking to expand their footprint in the educational sector may find engaging with similar contracts beneficial. Given that the procurement was acquired through direct award, businesses with established relationships or offerings suited to academic institutions are well-positioned to compete effectively in future tenders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Contract for the Supply and Installation of a ARC200 (Base Model) to the University of Birmingham

Notice Description

Contract for the Supply and Installation of a ARC200 (Base Model) to the University of Birmingham

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9065dc74-db95-4316-9c7b-7ce5f40edaed
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e5f2254c-8b49-40b5-a072-88e716aebce8
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
£57,669 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£57,669 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jun 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Mar 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Mar 20214 years ago
Contract Period
28 Mar 2021 - 6 Jul 2021 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

ARCAST

Further Information

Notice Documents

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