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Contract for the Supply and Installation of Biomek i-Series Span-8 liquid handler with enclosure system

THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM

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04 Mar 2019 at 11:11

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Birmingham, located in Edgbaston, Birmingham, initiated a public procurement process entitled "Contract for the Supply and Installation of Biomek i-Series Span-8 liquid handler with enclosure system." This procurement, classified under the industry category of laboratory, optical and precision equipment, was conducted as a mini competition under the APUC Ltd National Framework Agreement. The tender period ended on 21 November 2017, and the awarded contract, valued at £176,691, commenced on 29 March 2018 and concluded on 18 October 2018.

This contract presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory automation and liquid handling systems, particularly those that are part of the Advanced Procurement for Universities and Colleges framework. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that meet the specified criteria and have proven expertise in relevant technology would be well-suited to compete. The successful supplier for this tender was Beckman Coulter United Kingdom Ltd., highlighting the potential for innovation and collaboration in this niche market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Contract for the Supply and Installation of Biomek i-Series Span-8 liquid handler with enclosure system

Notice Description

Contract for the Supply and Installation of Biomek i-Series Span-8 liquid handler with enclosure system to the University of Birmingham. Additional information: This mini competition was run under the APUC Ltd National Framework Agreement for Liquid Handling Robotics and Laboratory Automation Systems; Ref LAB1014AP. Responses to this tender were only accepted from suppliers that have been awarded a Framework under the APUC Ltd. (Advanced Procurement for Universities and Colleges) - Liquid Handling Robotics.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b2c24121-e8e6-4442-9150-3e6b45e5fe5b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/590450a2-46fb-4657-89ef-6b57a47bf908
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Framework Mini Tender
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
£176,691 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£176,691 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Mar 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Nov 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Mar 20187 years ago
Contract Period
28 Mar 2018 - 18 Oct 2018 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM
Contact Name
Peter Nobbs
Contact Email
p.k.g.nobbs@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

BECKMAN COULTER UNITED KINGDOM

Further Information

Notice Documents

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