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Contract for the Supply of Rack-integrated Laser System for Cooling of Calcium Ions to the University of Birmingham

THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM

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29 Jul 2022 at 10:14

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Birmingham has completed the procurement process for a contract titled "Contract for the Supply of Rack-integrated Laser System for Cooling of Calcium Ions," classified under the industry category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. The procurement method utilised was a direct award, with a value of £127,740. The contract period commenced on 28th July 2022 and will conclude on 28th April 2023. The tender was awarded on 29th June 2022, and the supply was designated to TOPTICA Photonics AG, based in Bayern, Germany, with delivery expected to occur at the university's address in Birmingham (B15 2TT).

This award presents an opportunity for businesses engaged in the supply of laboratory and optical equipment to expand their market reach and partnerships in the academic sector. Companies that specialise in high-precision goods, particularly those focused on laser systems, would find this tender particularly suitable for competition. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) may greatly benefit from participating in similar contracts, especially given the emphasis on innovative technology solutions within university research facilities.

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Notice Title

Contract for the Supply of Rack-integrated Laser System for Cooling of Calcium Ions to the University of Birmingham

Notice Description

Contract for the Supply of Rack-integrated Laser System for Cooling of Calcium Ions to the University of Birmingham

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-fdd023a1-67ca-49b2-87a5-dfad7b967e18
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bcc10225-006a-4477-ba9e-a163e64b9eb6
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
£127,740 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£106,450 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jul 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jun 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jun 20223 years ago
Contract Period
27 Jul 2022 - 28 Apr 2023 6-12 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

TOPTICA PHOTONICS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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