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22 Jul 2026 at 10:38

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement contract titled "BCU 2 - Allentown" was conducted by The University of Birmingham, located in Edgbaston, Birmingham, under industry category of biomedical equipment. This tender went through a direct procurement method, characterised as below threshold and without competition, and has now reached the award stage, with the contract being signed on 14 April 2025. Awarded on 22 July 2026, the contract involves the procurement of goods and was awarded to Allentown UK Limited. The process related to a single lot, which has been completed, and the delivery location is specified as the United Kingdom.

This contract presents lucrative opportunities for businesses engaged in the supply and development of biomedical equipment. Small and medium enterprises, notably those without the capacity to compete in open tenders, could find the direct procurement approach beneficial for entry. Companies similar in scale to Allentown UK Limited, particularly those familiar with working under sub-central government entities like universities, would be well-suited to compete for such tenders, helping them expand their client base within the public sector.

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Notice Title

BCU 2 - Allentown

Notice Description

BCU 2 - Allentown, as per the SSA.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d0a8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069077-2026
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

38434540 - Biomedical equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£70,498 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Apr 20251 years ago
Contract Period
14 Apr 2025 - 6 May 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

ALLENTOWN

Further Information

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