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Contract for the Supply of a miniFactory Ultra 3D Printer plus accessories to the University of Birmingham

THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM

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01 Apr 2022 at 12:08

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Birmingham is seeking suppliers for the Contract for the Supply of a miniFactory Ultra 3D Printer along with accessories. This procurement falls under the category of Laboratory, optical and precision equipment, with a total contract value of £73,860.54. The procurement process commenced with the end date for tender submissions on 8 March 2022. The awarded contract period began on 10 March 2022 and is set to conclude on 3 May 2022. The procurement method utilised for this process was a Direct Award, emphasising a streamlined approach.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) within the manufacturing and educational technology sectors. Businesses capable of providing high-quality 3D printing equipment and accessories, particularly those experienced in direct sales to educational institutions, will find this contract aligns well with their offerings. The contract with Create Education Project Ltd suggests a collaborative procurement approach, indicating a preference for suppliers who can seamlessly integrate educational resources with innovative technology.

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Notice Title

Contract for the Supply of a miniFactory Ultra 3D Printer plus accessories to the University of Birmingham

Notice Description

Contract for the Supply of a miniFactory Ultra 3D Printer plus accessories to the University of Birmingham

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9aa4291f-db78-412d-bdd1-5719e18f6d0a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d3f941a0-0b6f-4b3d-95f4-fcfa3d74c45e
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
SME

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
£73,860 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£61,550 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Apr 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Mar 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Mar 20223 years ago
Contract Period
10 Mar 2022 - 3 May 2022 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

CREATE EDUCATION PROJECT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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