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Mini Competition for the Supply and Installation of a Scanning Electron Microscope the University of Birmingham

THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM

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28 Apr 2022 at 07:52

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Birmingham has completed a mini competition for the supply and installation of a Scanning Electron Microscope, with a total contract value of £360,000. This procurement falls under the goods category and was conducted through a mini competition method as part of the NWUPC Framework for High Value Laboratory Equipment. The tender period ended on 21 March 2022, and the contract period commenced on 27 April 2022, lasting until 30 June 2022. The contract was awarded to Carl Zeiss Ltd, a large-scale supplier based in the UK, after the process was publicly announced on 28 April 2022.

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Notice Title

Mini Competition for the Supply and Installation of a Scanning Electron Microscope the University of Birmingham

Notice Description

Mini Competition for the Supply and Installation of a Scanning Electron Microscope the University of Birmingham. Made as a call off to NWUPC Framework for High Value Laboratory Equipment (HVLE) Reference LAB3123 NW - Lot 5 - Scanning Electron Microscopes (SEMs).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4a920a65-8e25-4546-9ce5-023c37343ca5
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 - Mini Competition under NWUPC Framework for High Value Laboratory Equipment (HVLE) Reference LAB3123 NW - Lot 5 - Scanning Electron Microscopes (SEMs)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)


CPV Codes

38511100 - Scanning electron microscopes

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£360,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Apr 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Mar 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Apr 20223 years ago
Contract Period
26 Apr 2022 - 30 Jun 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
Kseniya Samsonik
Contact Email
k.samsonik@bham.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

CARL ZEISS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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