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RS Bulk Equipment Order

THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM

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20 May 2026 at 11:12

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "RS Bulk Equipment Order" was conducted by The University of Birmingham, located in Edgbaston, Birmingham, United Kingdom. This process involved the procurement of goods, specifically soldering equipment, and it was completed through a direct procurement method, which is below the threshold and executed without competition. The procurement stage is at the award phase, completed and active as of 20th May 2026. The contract period started on 8th July 2025 and ended on 31st July 2025, with an award value of £65,952.28. The involved supplier is RS Components Ltd, a large company based in Corby.

This tender provides significant business growth opportunities, particularly for suppliers in the goods industry specializing in technical equipment like soldering equipment. The absence of competition in the procurement method suggests that businesses with specialised capabilities or existing relationships with the purchasing organisation could be well-positioned to secure similar contracts in the future. Large-scale enterprises with a focus on technical goods or those experienced in fulfilling direct orders for academic institutions may find the opportunities presented by such tenders to be particularly advantageous.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

RS Bulk Equipment Order

Notice Description

RS Bulk Equipment Order, as per SSA process.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069d39
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046300-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery

CPV Codes

42661100 - Soldering equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£65,952 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 May 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Jul 202510 months ago
Contract Period
7 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2025 30 days
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

RS COMPONENTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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