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Design, deliver, install and commission a vacuum chamber for your existing deadweight creep machine

THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM

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03 Mar 2026 at 15:14

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Summary of the contracting process

This public procurement contract, initiated by The University of Birmingham, involves the design, delivery, installation, and commissioning of a vacuum chamber for an existing deadweight creep machine. The procurement falls under the industry category of goods, specifically targeting water chambers. Located in Birmingham, United Kingdom, the procurement was carried out using a process described as "Below threshold - unknown." The tender reached the award stage on 3rd March 2026, confirming Darvick Limited as the supplier, with the contractual period extending from 2nd March to 6th June 2025.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses specialising in manufacturing and technological solutions, particularly those with expertise in vacuum chamber design and installation. SMEs with proficiency in engineering goods or those looking to expand their footprint within the educational sector should consider this type of procurement. Companies that effectively meet technical specifications and demonstrate innovation in the development of advanced machines are well-positioned to compete in similar future tenders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Design, deliver, install and commission a vacuum chamber for your existing deadweight creep machine

Notice Description

Design, deliver, install and commission a vacuum chamber for your existing deadweight creep machine. As per the SSA process

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066139
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019074-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

CPV Codes

44613210 - Water chambers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£136,150 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Mar 20251 years ago
Contract Period
2 Mar 2025 - 6 Jun 2025 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

DARVICK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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