Tender

PS129B

BIRMINGHAM CITY UNIVERSITY

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02 Mar 2026 at 12:51

Summary of the contracting process

Birmingham City University is initiating a procurement process for a Flow Cytometer System under the title PS129B, classified within the medical equipment industry category. This tender is open for competition and invites submissions for goods. Located in Birmingham, UK (region UKG31), the process is in the tender stage, with the tender period ending on the 16th of March, 2026, and an enquiry period concluding on the 9th of March, 2026. The procurement method identified is 'Below threshold - open competition', indicating an open procurement approach but under specific threshold limits. The total contract value is estimated at £150,000 GBP, with delivery scheduled to start on the 4th of May, 2026, and conclude on the 31st of July, 2026.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in manufacturing and installing medical equipment, particularly those offering complementary medical education services. Companies specialising in these areas that can adhere to the stated criteria of price and quality stand to benefit from participating in this tender. With the procurement method being open, this allows a wide range of suppliers to submit proposals via Delta, enhancing competitiveness and growth potential for businesses hoping to secure contracts with public authorities like Birmingham City University.

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Notice Title

PS129B

Notice Description

Flow Cytometer System

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065f84
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018414-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

51 - Installation services (except software)

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

33100000 - Medical equipments

51410000 - Installation services of medical equipment

80320000 - Medical education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
16 Mar 20261 day to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 May 2026 - 31 Jul 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BIRMINGHAM CITY UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMIGNHAM
Postcode
B4 7BD
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
TLG31 Birmingham

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Nechells
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Further Information

Notice Documents

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