Award

Laboratory Equipment

THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM

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20 Nov 2024 at 13:48

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Birmingham has completed the procurement process for the contract titled "Laboratory Equipment" within the industry category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. This procurement, managed as a single contract from SSA, falls under the goods category. The contract, valued at £35,282, involves the delivery of laboratory equipment to the postal code B15 2TT in Birmingham. The procurement period concluded on 7th July 2024, with the contract period spanning from 8th July 2024 to 31st July 2024. Key personnel include Richard Holmes at the University of Birmingham, reachable at r.holmes@bham.ac.uk. The award stage has been reached, with Agar Scientific Ltd being the awarded supplier as of 9th July 2024.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), given its suitability for such entities. Companies specialising in laboratory and precision equipment manufacturing and supply are ideally positioned to benefit. Successful bidders like Agar Scientific Ltd, an SME, demonstrate the potential for smaller suppliers to secure valuable contracts by meeting the specific needs outlined by academic institutions such as The University of Birmingham. This procurement opens avenues for SMEs to become key players in supplying academic research institutions, thereby expanding their market presence and capabilities.

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Notice Title

Laboratory Equipment

Notice Description

Laboratory Equipment

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a31c0d09-7714-4336-974d-83be5936b49e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4708174e-5f6d-4856-ad4f-c0fdb7b559f8
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 - Single contract from SSA
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
£35,282 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£35,282 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jul 20241 years ago
Contract Period
7 Jul 2024 - 31 Jul 2024 30 days
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

AGAR SCIENTIFIC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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