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Supply and Installation of FRET/Ca2+ imaging and 4-camera TIRF Microscopes to the University of Birmingham

THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM

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12 Mar 2019 at 12:14

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is centred around the University of Birmingham, which has completed a tender for the supply and installation of FRET/Ca2+ imaging and 4-camera TIRF microscopes. The procurement, classified under the CPV code for microscopes, took place in Birmingham, England. The tender period concluded on 20th November 2017, with the contract commencing on 19th December 2017 and ending on 27th April 2018. This was an open procurement process, valued at £512,540, and the contract was awarded to Cairn Research Ltd.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in the supply of scientific equipment and laboratory technologies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to consider competing for similar contracts, as the procurement is designed to foster participation from diverse suppliers. Companies in the optics, microscopy, and related sectors may find this an advantageous avenue to expand their market presence and establish relationships with prominent academic institutions.

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Notice Title

Supply and Installation of FRET/Ca2+ imaging and 4-camera TIRF Microscopes to the University of Birmingham

Notice Description

Supply and Installation of FRET/Ca2+ imaging and 4-camera TIRF Microscopes to the University of Birmingham.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-af197af9-89b3-43ff-ba99-b9657b8fa513
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d2eb39a0-51c5-46b3-89ea-5841cd14cc08
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

38510000 - Microscopes

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£512,540 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£512,540 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Mar 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Nov 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Dec 20178 years ago
Contract Period
19 Dec 2017 - 27 Apr 2018 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

CAIRN RESEARCH

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