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Contract for the Supply and Installation of a Thermo Scientific Sorvall LYNX 6000 Superspeed Centrifuge, 3-Phase to the University of Birmingham

THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM

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21 Dec 2021 at 10:41

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Birmingham has recently awarded a contract for the supply and installation of a Thermo Scientific Sorvall LYNX 6000 Superspeed Centrifuge, valued at £42,138.11, to VWR International Ltd. The procurement process concluded on 17 December 2021, and the contract officially commenced on 21 December 2021, set to last until 1 February 2022. This tender falls under the goods category, specifically within the centrifuges industry sector, and was conducted through a direct award method.

This contract presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in laboratory equipment supply and installation. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be well-placed to compete for similar contracts, given the nature of the tender. Businesses familiar with scientific instrumentation and capable of providing high-quality service in the installation and maintenance of centrifuges will find this market segment particularly advantageous.

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Notice Title

Contract for the Supply and Installation of a Thermo Scientific Sorvall LYNX 6000 Superspeed Centrifuge, 3-Phase to the University of Birmingham

Notice Description

Contract for the Supply and Installation of a Thermo Scientific Sorvall LYNX 6000 Superspeed Centrifuge, 3-Phase to the University of Birmingham.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ea740ea4-acdd-497e-83e3-11327f7958bd
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a3a04392-92c6-4f11-bd49-fbec198b6cc3
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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

42 - Industrial machinery


CPV Codes

42931000 - Centrifuges

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£42,138 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£42,138 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Dec 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Dec 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Dec 20214 years ago
Contract Period
21 Dec 2021 - 1 Feb 2022 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

VWR INTERNATIONAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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