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14 Jul 2026 at 10:14

Summary of the contracting process

The recent procurement process managed by The University of Birmingham, with the identifier "ocds-h6vhtk-06ca8b", involved the acquisition of a Thermo Scientific Nicolet DXR2 Raman Microscope, specifically an Ex DEMO model. This procurement, classified under the "goods" category, was identified by the awarded contract reference "066048-2026" and completed as of 14th July 2026. The procurement method utilised was direct, conducted below competition thresholds, under the UKPGA legal basis of 2023/54. The entire contracting process from initiation to completion spanned dates in March 2025, culminating with contract signing on 10th March 2025.

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Notice Title

Thermo Scientific Nicolet DXR2 Raman Microscope Ex DEMO Quotation: CPQ-00716825

Notice Description

Thermo Scientific Nicolet DXR2 Raman Microscope Ex DEMO Quotation: CPQ-00716825, as per SSA process.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ca8b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066048-2026
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

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)


CPV Codes

38510000 - Microscopes

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£60,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jul 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Mar 20251 years ago
Contract Period
11 Mar 2025 - 13 Mar 2025 30 days
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

THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFIC PRIONIC LELYSTAD

Further Information

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