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title: "Contract for the Rental of Fiber Laser plus option to Purchase"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-0e0009c5-a4de-4344-84a1-af8ea8e61086"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM"
published: "2019-05-08"
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# Contract for the Rental of Fiber Laser plus option to Purchase

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0e0009c5-a4de-4344-84a1-af8ea8e61086

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## Summary

The University of Birmingham has successfully completed a procurement process for the rental of a Fiber Laser, with an option to purchase, under the classification of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. This contract, valued at £31,707.19, was awarded through a direct award process. The tender period closed on 15 April 2019, and the contract commenced on 30 April 2019, lasting until 29 April 2020. The procurement is categorised as goods and was executed in Birmingham, England.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the supply of advanced laboratory and optical equipment. Companies that specialise in precision tools and technologies, particularly those with the capacity to provide rental options, may find this an advantageous market. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-positioned to compete, given the contracting authority's preference for such suppliers in this procurement. Engaging in similar future tenders could drive growth and expand market reach for successful candidates.

## Notice

Contract for the Rental of Fiber Laser plus option to Purchase

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1f21e24a-3074-4b27-aac3-a61695e5b509 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 May 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Apr 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Apr 2019 |
| Contract period | 29 Apr 2019 - 29 Apr 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £31,707 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £31,707 |
| 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 | IPG PHOTONICS (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 8 May 2019 at 12:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1f21e24a-3074-4b27-aac3-a61695e5b509

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1f21e24a-3074-4b27-aac3-a61695e5b509
  8th May 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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