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22 Jul 2026 at 10:26

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by The University of Birmingham, encompassed a direct procurement method under legal basis 2023/54, focused on acquiring the "Mosquito Xtal 3 and extended warranty as per quotation Q-28129-1". As a public authority categorised under sub-central government, the university's operations are situated in Birmingham, UK. Location play a crucial role as the tendered services fall within the region UKG31. The procurement stage is currently at completion, and key timelines include a contract period from 2 April 2025 to 28 April 2025, with the award being made to SPT Labtech Limited, a supplier based in Melbourn, UK.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses involved in the services category, specifically those able to provide subscription-related services as per CPV code 79980000. While the procurement was carried out without competition, businesses capable of providing high-quality and niche services may find similar future opportunities beneficial, especially those large-scale enterprises that can deliver specialised, direct services efficiently. Businesses similar to SPT Labtech Limited might find new avenues for collaboration with public authority buyers, leveraging this completed tender as a precedent for competitive offerings in upcoming procurements.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Mosquito Xtal 3 and extended warranty as per quotation Q-28129-1

Notice Description

Mosquito Xtal 3 and extended warranty as per quotation Q-28129-1, as per SSA process.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d0a5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069071-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
Large

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
£70,586 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20251 years ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2025 - 28 Apr 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

SPT LABTECH

Further Information

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