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Annual Service Contract

THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM

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03 Mar 2026 at 14:09

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Birmingham has successfully completed a procurement process for an Annual Service Contract (Gold Plan), classified under research services, with Oxford Instruments Nanotechnology Tools Limited. This direct procurement, implemented without competition due to its below-threshold status, involves services within the United Kingdom under the industry category services. The contracting took place in Birmingham, with the contract period spanning from 20th March 2025 to 30th May 2027. The procurement stage has reached completion, and the contract was signed on 19th March 2025, underlining the conclusion of the procurement phase with an award value of £112,895.64 gross.

This procurement presents opportunities for businesses specialising in research services, particularly within nanotechnology and service contracts. Companies capable of delivering high-quality annual service plans can leverage similar opportunities to establish long-term relationships with educational institutions and expand their service portfolios. As the procurement was conducted directly by the University, businesses that are well-versed in handling below-threshold service contracts or offer unique value propositions in research services might find similar upcoming tenders advantageous for business growth and innovation.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Annual Service Contract

Notice Description

Contract for the Provision of an Annual Service Contract (Gold Plan) to the University of Birmingham

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0660f1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018978-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£94,079 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Mar 20251 years ago
Contract Period
20 Mar 2025 - 30 May 2027 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

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

OXFORD INSTRUMENTS NANOTECHNOLOGY TOOLS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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