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Contract for the Supply and Installation of a Dilatometer to the University of Birmingham

THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM

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03 Dec 2020 at 09:44

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Birmingham has recently completed a public procurement process for the contract titled "Contract for the Supply and Installation of a Dilatometer," classified under laboratory, optical and precision equipment. This procurement, valued at £34,325, was conducted through a direct award method and involved a contract period from 7th November 2020 to 11th December 2020. The procurement stage is now marked as complete, with the tender being awarded on 6th November 2020, and the delivery of the equipment occurring within the Birmingham area, specifically at the university’s address in Edgbaston.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory equipment, particularly those offering precision instrumentation and installation services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be well-suited to compete for similar future contracts, as the procurement process highlights an inclination towards local suppliers and smaller scale businesses. Engaging with educational institutions like the University of Birmingham can foster long-term partnerships, enabling vendors to expand their market presence within the academic sector.

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Notice Title

Contract for the Supply and Installation of a Dilatometer to the University of Birmingham

Notice Description

Contract for the Supply and Installation of a Dilatometer to the University of Birmingham

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c34820ce-4caf-4427-b7de-f830dd44a66f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/22e8a3b9-bf36-4430-b547-702c6f7c9cf9
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
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
£34,325 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£34,325 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Dec 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Nov 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Nov 20205 years ago
Contract Period
7 Nov 2020 - 11 Dec 2020 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

TA INSTRUMENTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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