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Rellocation 400MHz NMR spectrometer from Haworth to Molecular Sciences the University of Birmingham

THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM

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28 Mar 2025 at 05:48

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Birmingham has completed a procurement process for the relocation of a 400MHz NMR spectrometer from the Haworth building to the new Molecular Sciences facility. The procurement falls under the scientific installations industry category and is located in Birmingham, United Kingdom. The procurement stage is now at the award phase, with the contract awarded on 28th March 2025. The direct award was given to Bruker, who is responsible for the relocation of four spectrometers, including the decommissioning of a 300MHz unit. The entire contract period extends from 3rd April 2025 to 30th September 2025.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in scientific equipment relocation and maintenance. Companies with expertise in handling sensitive and high-value scientific instruments, particularly those accredited by the original equipment manufacturers, stand to benefit greatly from participating in such tenders. Organisations that can provide comprehensive solutions for de-energising, protecting, transporting, and recommissioning complex equipment like NMR spectrometers are well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. This procurement also highlights opportunities for large-scale contractors capable of managing rigorous timelines and technical requirements.

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Notice Title

Rellocation 400MHz NMR spectrometer from Haworth to Molecular Sciences the University of Birmingham

Notice Description

Four spectrometers are all Bruker instruments: * 1x 300MHz * 2x 400MHz * 1x 500MHz One Bruker 300MHz spectrometer is also to be decommissioned and taken out of use.

Procurement Information

The University are intending to appoint Bruker UK to relocate four NMR Spectrometers from the existing Chemistry building to a new Molecular Sciences building. The NMR Spectrometers will need to be de-energised, warmed and de-assembled before being protected and transported. They will then need to be placed in position, re-assembled, cooled, re-energised and recommissioned. The four spectrometers are all Bruker instruments: * 1x 300MHz * 2x 400MHz * 1x 500MHz One Bruker 300MHz spectrometer is also to be decommissioned and taken out of use. Sequencing of these moves is important in order to keep the service operating. As the original equipment manufacturer Bruker also are the provider for maintenance and servicing. Only Bruker will guarantee the spectrometers will perform to specifications following the moves.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04f9c8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011659-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45214630 - Scientific installations

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£212,523 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
2 Apr 2025 - 30 Sep 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@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

BRUKER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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