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Award

22 Jul 2026 at 13:31

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was initiated by The University of Birmingham, a public authority in sub-central government, located in Edgbaston, Birmingham, UK. The contract, titled "Service Contract Quote 76129," falls under the services category, specifically research services. This process reached the award and contract stages, where Becton, Dickinson U.K. Limited was awarded the contract. The procurement was conducted through a "Below threshold - without competition" method, indicating a direct procurement approach. The contract, active since 20th May 2025, is set to conclude on 30th September 2027, with a total value of £67,293.31.

This tender offers businesses within the research services industry an opportunity to align with esteemed educational institutions, enhancing their profile and market credibility. Firms capable of delivering niche research services without the need for competitive tendering processes would be well-suited to such opportunities. The partnership with The University of Birmingham could foster further collaborations, granting businesses access to a wider network and potential future engagements in academic and governmental sectors. Large-scale suppliers with existing capabilities in research services, such as Becton, Dickinson U.K. Limited, would find such contracts highly beneficial for sustaining business growth and fortifying their industry presence.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

service contract quote 76129

Notice Description

service contract quote 76129, as per SSA process.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d0fd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069231-2026
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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£67,293 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 May 20251 years ago
Contract Period
19 May 2025 - 30 Sep 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

BECTON, DICKINSON

Further Information

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