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ABCA2 IRMS Breath testing system

THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM

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22 Apr 2026 at 14:08

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by The University of Birmingham has successfully awarded a contract for a breath testing system known as the ABCA2 IRMS. This contract falls under the sub-central government category and involves direct procurement methods below the threshold without competition. Located in Birmingham, United Kingdom (UKG31), the procurement of goods has been completed. Key dates for the contract include its signing on 12th March 2025, with a performance period from 13th March 2025 to 27th March 2027. The procurement stage is marked as award, and legal adherence is under the UKPGA 2023/54 legislation.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses specialising in data equipment and related technology products, given its focus on breath testing systems. With SERCON LIMITED, a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME), already involved as the supplier, similar SMEs with expertise in delivering high-quality technological solutions can benefit significantly. Businesses positioned to offer innovative and reliable data equipment solutions may find lucrative ventures within procurement opportunities such as this, especially those that cater to specific niche requirements without the need for competitive tendering.

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Notice Title

ABCA2 IRMS Breath testing system

Notice Description

ABCA2 IRMS Breath testing system, as per SSA process.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0688c1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036693-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment


CPV Codes

32580000 - Data equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£69,070 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Apr 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Mar 20251 years ago
Contract Period
13 Mar 2025 - 27 Mar 2027 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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

SERCON

Further Information

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