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title: "Contract for the Supply and Installation of a Ganymede Telescope to the University of Birmingham"
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# Contract for the Supply and Installation of a Ganymede Telescope to the University of Birmingham

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-07d437ed-4d83-4aa2-bb04-4c8085b15eec

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## Summary

The University of Birmingham has successfully completed the procurement process for the supply and installation of a Ganymede Telescope, with a contract value of £347,000 GBP. The procurement method used was 'Other - VEAT', and it was in the award stage following the tender period that ended on 4th November 2019. The contract commenced on 5th November 2019 and will continue until 31st December 2020. This project falls within the astronomical equipment sector, specifically classified under telescopes, and it is located in Birmingham, England.

This contract presents lucrative opportunities for businesses specialising in scientific equipment and installation services. Suppliers with experience in high-value equipment projects, especially those pertaining to optical technology or astrophysical instruments, would be ideally positioned to compete in future tenders of a similar nature. Additionally, larger firms capable of managing extensive installations within academic institutions could benefit significantly from such contracts.

## Notice

Contract for the Supply and Installation of a Ganymede Telescope to the University of Birmingham

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7953ad40-74b3-4cf1-b0ef-366f924aaf65 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - VEAT |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Nov 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Nov 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Nov 2019 |
| Contract period | 5 Nov 2019 - 31 Dec 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £347,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £347,000 |
| 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 | ASTELCO SYSTEMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38635000 - Telescopes

## Release History

- 11 Nov 2019 at 11:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7953ad40-74b3-4cf1-b0ef-366f924aaf65

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7953ad40-74b3-4cf1-b0ef-366f924aaf65
  11th November 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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