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Mini Seahorse analyzer with XF HS Mini FluxPak and warranty (Quote no.: UK-AL-724-653)

THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM

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29 Jul 2026 at 10:51

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Birmingham has completed a procurement process for a Mini Seahorse analyser with XF HS Mini FluxPak and warranty, under a direct procurement method without competition. The tender, tagged under services in the research laboratory services category, was part of the contract with identifier "12952-24" and was finalised on 3rd August 2024. Key details point to the procurement being below threshold, awarded to Agilent Technologies LDA UK Limited, with the contract active from 4th August 2024 to 31st March 2025. The university, located in Edgbaston, Birmingham, was the buying organisation involved, working under the legal framework designated by the UKPGA 2023/54.

This procurement presents an opportunity for businesses involved in research laboratory services to align themselves with institutions like the University of Birmingham, potentially leading to further collaboration and business expansion. Companies offering innovative laboratory solutions that meet precise analytical requirements are particularly well-suited for similar future opportunities in the public sector. Engaging in such highly specialised and technology-driven contracts can enhance a company’s portfolio and credibility within the educational research community.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Mini Seahorse analyzer with XF HS Mini FluxPak and warranty (Quote no.: UK-AL-724-653)

Notice Description

Mini Seahorse analyzer with XF HS Mini FluxPak and warranty (Quote no.: UK-AL-724-653), as per SSA process.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d643
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071628-2026
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

73111000 - Research laboratory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£63,933 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Aug 20242 years ago
Contract Period
3 Aug 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

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

AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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