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22 Jul 2026 at 13:52

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by The University of Birmingham involved the contracting of "Q-560359 IntestiCult OGM Human" under the services industry category, specifically focusing on research services. The process took place in Birmingham, UK, with the status marked as complete. Initiated as a tender with the procurement method of "direct," this contract was awarded on 5th April 2025 and covers the period from 6th April to 30th September 2025. The procurement was carried out below threshold, without competition, in accordance with legal basis 2023/54 of UK legislation. The awarded contract valued at £66,682.50 was completed with STEMCELL TECHNOLOGIES UK LTD based in Cambridge, UK.

This procurement opportunity is particularly beneficial for companies specialising in research services within the academic and scientific sectors. SMEs like STEMCELL TECHNOLOGIES UK LTD, who provide niche, cutting-edge solutions, could find similar tenders advantageous for business growth, enhancing their involvement in academic research-driven projects. Companies capable of offering innovative research solutions or products under direct, non-competitive procurement processes will likely find such tenders align well with their business models and growth strategies.

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Notice Title

Q-560359 IntestiCult OGM Human

Notice Description

Q-560359 IntestiCult OGM Human, as per SSA process.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d109
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069249-2026
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
SME

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
£66,682 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Apr 20251 years ago
Contract Period
5 Apr 2025 - 30 Sep 2025 1-6 months
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

STEMCELL TECHNOLOGIES

Further Information

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