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Raman Microscope

THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM

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30 Oct 2024 at 11:39

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Birmingham has completed a selective procurement process for the acquisition of a Raman Microscope under the framework agreement, targeted within the Laboratory, Optical and Precision Equipments industry category. The process was concluded with the award phase on 3rd July 2024. The microscope will be delivered to Birmingham (postcode B15 2TT) starting from 27th February 2024, with the contract running until 31st July 2024. The total contract value is GBP 235,146, and the procurement method used was selective. Richard Holmes was the contact point at the University throughout this procurement.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in laboratory and precision equipment to engage in high-value contracts with academic institutions. Specifically, companies capable of providing advanced laboratory equipment, particularly Raman Microscopes, are well-suited to compete in this and similar future tenders. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) should consider participating in such tenders to expand their client base in the education sector. Reinshaw UK Sales Limited, a large-scale supplier, successfully secured this contract, demonstrating the potential for sizeable businesses to leverage their resources and expertise in meeting specialized academic needs.

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Notice Title

Raman Microscope

Notice Description

Raman Microscope

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-fad6b393-c746-4650-9cba-81cc320c2c01
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cbe2b9c7-f1aa-477c-8e08-9442f6a6f078
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
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
£235,146 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£235,146 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Feb 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Jul 20241 years ago
Contract Period
27 Feb 2024 - 31 Jul 2024 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

REINSHAW UK SALES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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