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title: "Contract for the Supply and Installation of 2 x Vanquish HPLC systems to the University of Birmingham"
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# Contract for the Supply and Installation of 2 x Vanquish HPLC systems to the University of Birmingham

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-06171529-9568-4db7-95fc-88e8202caa26

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## Summary

The University of Birmingham has successfully completed a tender for the supply and installation of two Vanquish HPLC systems. This procurement falls under the laboratory, optical, and precision equipment category and is located in Birmingham, England. The tender process was classified as a limited method, specifically a competitive quotation below the threshold, and the award date was 24th May 2022. The contract commenced on 26th May 2022 and ran until 30th August 2022, with a total contract value of £69,789.96.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in laboratory equipment and installation services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can provide competitive quotes on high-quality laboratory apparatus would be particularly well-suited to compete. Given the nature of the procurement, firms with expertise in precision equipment and a track record of similar successful projects may find valuable opportunities for growth through collaboration or direct bidding in future tenders with the University of Birmingham.

## Notice

Contract for the Supply and Installation of 2 x Vanquish HPLC systems to the University of Birmingham

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/10d5f3cd-339c-41c6-bd57-6d23116ae6db |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 May 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 24 May 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 May 2022 |
| Contract period | 25 May 2022 - 30 Aug 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £69,789 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £58,158 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B15 2TT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Edgbaston |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Edgbaston |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFIC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

## Release History

- 31 May 2022 at 10:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/10d5f3cd-339c-41c6-bd57-6d23116ae6db

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/10d5f3cd-339c-41c6-bd57-6d23116ae6db
  31st May 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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