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Contract for the Supply and Installation of TCSM0004-SP GaAs/AlGaAs-on-sapphire chips

THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM

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12 Mar 2020 at 15:26

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Birmingham recently completed a procurement process for the supply and installation of TCSM0004-SP GaAs/AlGaAs-on-sapphire chips, valued at £36,000. This contract falls under the laboratory, optical and precision equipment category and was awarded through a direct procurement method. The tender was open until 10th February 2020, with the contract period commencing on 14th February 2020 and concluding on 30th April 2020. The delivery address for the supplies is located in Birmingham, England.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses engaged in the supply of specialised laboratory equipment to expand their offerings. Companies with experience in supplying similar precision devices, especially those that are capable of handling installation and technical support, would be well-suited to compete in future contracts. This contract, awarded to Thorlabs Limited, showcases the demand for high-quality goods in the academic and research sectors, thereby highlighting potential avenues for business growth in this field.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Contract for the Supply and Installation of TCSM0004-SP GaAs/AlGaAs-on-sapphire chips

Notice Description

Contract for the Supply and Installation of TCSM0004-SP GaAs/AlGaAs-on-sapphire chips

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d3586ee0-5d07-433f-ae00-35b8eb4aefef
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e9b50374-573c-4ab7-b5a2-c205db2f5c0d
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
Not specified
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
£36,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£36,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Mar 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Feb 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Feb 20206 years ago
Contract Period
14 Feb 2020 - 30 Apr 2020 1-6 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
Susanna Ting
Contact Email
s.y.ting@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

THORLABS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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