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title: "Contract for the Supply of a Cryostream 1000 System Bundle to the University of Birmingham"
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# Contract for the Supply of a Cryostream 1000 System Bundle to the University of Birmingham

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0c29850c-605e-496e-b165-dc89ca8d0783

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## Summary

The University of Birmingham has awarded a contract for the Supply of a Cryostream 1000 System Bundle. The procurement process is now completed, with a contract value of £42,955 GBP. The contract covers the supply of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment to fulfil X-ray diffraction experiments. The tender was awarded to Oxford Cryosystems Ltd, with the contract period running from 1st February 2023 to 13th April 2023 at the University of Birmingham's location in Edgbaston, Birmingham, England.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialised in laboratory equipment and precision instruments. With a focus on supplying goods in the scientific research industry, SMEs can leverage this opportunity for business growth. The direct award procurement method was used for this contract, aiming to facilitate efficient transaction processes. Businesses that can provide high-quality goods meeting specialized laboratory requirements would find this tender well-suited for competitive participation.

## Notice

A unit for performing X-ray diffraction experiments at low temperature. This unit will use a source of liquid nitrogen to maintain crystals or capillaries containing powdered material at low temperatures during data collection. The unit needs to be housed within an X-ray diffractometers.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e0dd4f14-ccf7-4418-81f7-9c295cdf3c2d |
| 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 | 14 Feb 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Jan 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Jan 2023 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2023 - 13 Apr 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £42,955 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £42,955 |
| 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 | OXFORD CRYOSYSTEMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 14 Feb 2023 at 10:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e0dd4f14-ccf7-4418-81f7-9c295cdf3c2d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e0dd4f14-ccf7-4418-81f7-9c295cdf3c2d
  14th February 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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