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Research services

THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM

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15 Nov 2024 at 11:19

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Birmingham has completed a public procurement process for research services, classified under CPV code 73110000. This contract, identified by SC13188/24, was awarded on 31st October 2024, with the contract period running from 27th October 2024 to 1st January 2025. The procurement process involved a single contract method and was conducted to fulfil research needs in Birmingham (postal code B15 2TT). The awarded contract is valued at £161,314.78.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research services, particularly SMEs, to engage with major educational institutions. The involvement of SMEs is explicitly supported, making this an ideal avenue for small and medium-sized enterprises looking to expand their portfolio and strengthen their market presence. The successful bidder, Eppendorf UK Limited, a recognised SME, illustrates the suitability and competitive potential for similar businesses in the industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Research services

Notice Description

Research services

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-dfacd139-af23-4adc-a154-29ed26636071
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/222b6850-6224-46ff-8fb5-c09cf492ae94
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - s Single Contract Only
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£161,314 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£161,314 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
26 Oct 2024 - 1 Jan 2025 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
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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

EPPENDORF

Further Information

Notice Documents

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