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title: "Contract for the Supply of a Wavefront Analyser to the University of Birmingham"
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# Contract for the Supply of a Wavefront Analyser to the University of Birmingham

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0e77c191-3738-41c4-bb69-1e25e4f21113

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## Summary

The University of Birmingham has successfully completed a public procurement process titled "Contract for the Supply of a Wavefront Analyser." This procurement falls under the laboratory, optical, and precision equipment industry category and was conducted via a limited competitive quotation method. The procurement process culminated with the award of the contract on 15 March 2021, for a total value of £30,400, with the contract scheduled to begin on the same day and conclude on 7 May 2021. The delivery address for the goods is located in Birmingham, with a postal code of B15 2TT. The tender period for this contract ended on 5 March 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the optical and precision equipment sectors, particularly small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in laboratory equipment. Suppliers capable of providing advanced analytical instruments can leverage this opportunity to expand their reach within the academic and research market. Given that the procurement was limited to competitive quotations, businesses that can offer innovative solutions or value-added services may find themselves well-positioned to compete effectively for similar future contracts.

## Notice

Purchase of Wavefront Analyser for the University of Birmingham

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b7b029d9-3ce6-4621-859c-af7d9e88febe |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Apr 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | 15 Mar 2021 - 7 May 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,400 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £30,400 |
| 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 | OPTOCRAFT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 1 Apr 2021 at 10:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b7b029d9-3ce6-4621-859c-af7d9e88febe

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b7b029d9-3ce6-4621-859c-af7d9e88febe
  1st April 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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