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Contract for the Supply of a Multi-LED 3D printing system to the University of Birmingham

THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM

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14 Feb 2023 at 12:38

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Birmingham has awarded a contract for the Supply of a Multi-LED 3D printing system. The contract, valued at £35,424.23 GBP, falls under the goods category and involves a bespoke 3D printer with multiple wavelengths. The procurement method was a Direct Award, with the tender period closing on February 2, 2023. The contract period runs from February 7, 2023, to March 31, 2023, in Birmingham postcode area B15 2TT.

This tender provides an opportunity for businesses in the laboratory, optical, and precision equipment industry to supply specialised equipment to a prestigious academic institution. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) could particularly benefit due to the stated suitability for SMEs. Businesses with expertise in supplying high-tech solutions to educational institutions are well-suited to compete for this contract.

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Notice Title

Contract for the Supply of a Multi-LED 3D printing system to the University of Birmingham

Notice Description

Contract for the supply of a bespoke 3D printer with multiple wavelengths and small build volumes for the University of Birmingham

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-948e5a54-9bf1-47a7-96fd-612fc9a66ed2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2d0e6178-0f44-4d15-8040-d62cedef9b00
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
£35,424 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£35,424 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Feb 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Feb 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Feb 20233 years ago
Contract Period
7 Feb 2023 - 31 Mar 2023 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

MICROFLUIDICS FOR ALL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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