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title: "Contract for the Supply of a Pulse-Tube Closed-Cycle Cryostat to the University of Birmingham"
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# Contract for the Supply of a Pulse-Tube Closed-Cycle Cryostat to the University of Birmingham

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0945c4a5-e95d-43f6-b503-8f710e454922

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## Summary

The University of Birmingham is seeking a supplier for the contract titled "Contract for the Supply of a Pulse-Tube Closed-Cycle Cryostat" in the measuring instruments category. This public procurement process was initiated on 26 October 2021, with the tender period ending on 3 September 2021. The contract, valued at £30,801.18, began on 8 October 2021 and will conclude on 7 January 2022. The procurement method employed for this initiative was a direct award.

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs within the engineering and manufacturing sectors, particularly those that specialise in cryogenics and precision instrumentation. Companies capable of providing advanced measuring instruments and possessing relevant experience in such technology could greatly benefit from this contract, positioning themselves for future growth and collaboration with established institutions like the University of Birmingham.

## Notice

Contract for the Supply of a Pulse-Tube Closed-Cycle Cryostat to the University of Birmingham.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/46fdb1d6-09eb-42c7-a539-90459c1c62f9 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Sep 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Sep 2021 |
| Contract period | 7 Oct 2021 - 7 Jan 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,801 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £30,801 |
| 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 | SUMITOMO (SHI) CRYOGENICS OF EUROPE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38300000 - Measuring instruments

## Release History

- 26 Oct 2021 at 08:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/46fdb1d6-09eb-42c7-a539-90459c1c62f9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/46fdb1d6-09eb-42c7-a539-90459c1c62f9
  26th October 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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