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SQ3206062V4 1000531 Vibration Isolation Table

THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM

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03 Mar 2026 at 14:23

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process undertaken by the University of Birmingham for a Vibration Isolation Table is classified under the services category. This contract, identified as SQ3206062V4 1000531, follows the SSA process and was directly awarded without competition due to its below-threshold nature. The contracting authority is based in Birmingham, United Kingdom, and operates as a public authority within sub-central government. The award was made to 10x Genomics, Inc, a small to medium-sized enterprise located in Pleasanton, United States. The contract commenced on the 13th of September 2024 and is set to conclude on the 31st of December 2024. The procurement method was direct, and the contract was signed on the 12th of September 2024, with the gross value amounting to £164,128.8.

This tender represents significant business growth opportunities primarily for SMEs within the subscription services sector. The direct procurement method implies that there was no open competition, which can be advantageous for businesses capable of offering niche and specialised services directly to contracting authorities. Companies with expertise in providing advanced scientific equipment or services related to vibration isolation could particularly benefit from such opportunities. Engaging with universities and educational institutions like the University of Birmingham provides a pathway to establish long-term relationships and potential for repeat business in related scientific and educational equipment procurements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SQ3206062V4 1000531 Vibration Isolation Table

Notice Description

SQ3206062V4 1000531 Vibration Isolation Table. As per SSA process.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06610a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019013-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79980000 - Subscription services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£136,774 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
12 Sep 2024 - 31 Dec 2024 1-6 months
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

10X GENOMICS

Further Information

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