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Contract for the Supply of Digital Microscope

THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM

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18 Dec 2018 at 10:58

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Birmingham has completed a procurement process for the supply of a Digital Microscope, classified under the laboratory, optical, and precision equipment category. The procurement was initiated as a tender with a total contract value of £43,000 and was awarded on 14 December 2018. The contract period commenced on 17 December 2018 and concluded on 21 December 2018. The procurement method used was a direct award, and the delivery is to be made to Birmingham, specifically to the postal code B15 2TT.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the laboratory equipment sector, particularly those specialising in optical and precision instruments. Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) would be particularly well-suited to compete in this procurement, as the process encourages participation from smaller firms. Companies that can demonstrate expertise in providing high-quality optical equipment and innovative laboratory solutions may find themselves in a strong position for future contracts with The University of Birmingham and similar institutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Contract for the Supply of Digital Microscope

Notice Description

Contract for the Supply of Digital Microscope

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ef4e607b-77c5-429d-9f1e-cc7eef5b00e4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/97917cef-e6ac-4c6f-b2e4-6fd85718ef50
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
£43,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£43,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Dec 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Dec 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Dec 20187 years ago
Contract Period
17 Dec 2018 - 21 Dec 2018 30 days
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
Pauline Harrison-Johnson
Contact Email
p.e.harrison@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

KEYENCE (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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