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Large Vacuum Chamber

THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM

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29 Mar 2019 at 14:02

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Birmingham has recently completed a public procurement process for the supply and installation of a Large Vacuum Chamber, classified under laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. The tender (SC7146/19) involved a direct award procurement method, with a contract value of £72,372.95. The procurement stage reached its conclusion on 29th March 2019, while the delivery was to take place at the University’s address in Birmingham (B15 2TT). The tender period ended on 11th March 2019, prior to the award date.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory equipment and precision instruments, particularly those with experience in large installations. Companies well-suited to compete may include manufacturers and suppliers of vacuum technology, as well as service providers in related sectors. The successful supplier for this contract was Kurt J Lesker Company Limited, indicating a preference for established vendors with the capacity to fulfil similar contracts, potentially opening doors for competitive firms to pursue future contracts with educational institutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Large Vacuum Chamber

Notice Description

Supply and Installation of a Large Vacuum Chamber to the University of Birmingham.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-fe52d144-d6f2-487b-be82-9af7559ba629
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ec8efaf-bd3b-450c-a6fb-e32ad3784ceb
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
Not specified
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
£72,372 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£72,372 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Mar 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Mar 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Mar 20196 years ago
Contract Period
29 Mar 2019 - 16 Aug 2019 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

KURT J LESKER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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