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title: "Tender for the Supply and Installation of a Magnetically Shielded Room for the University of Birmingham"
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# Tender for the Supply and Installation of a Magnetically Shielded Room for the University of Birmingham

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0f79b535-0abb-45bb-baf6-35f02ff55378

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## Summary

The University of Birmingham is conducting a public procurement process for the supply and installation of a magnetically shielded room. This tender, valued at £345,000, falls under the category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. The procurement is currently in the award stage, having been published on 2nd February 2021, with the contract period set to begin on 25th January 2021 and conclude on 31st July 2021. Interested parties should note that the tender was open for submissions until 14th January 2021, and the procurement method utilised was an open procedure above threshold.

This opportunity presents significant potential for business growth, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in laboratory equipment and installation services. Companies with expertise in mechanical engineering and the construction of specialized infrastructure such as laboratory environments would be well-suited to compete for this contract. With the growing demand for advanced research facilities, bidders that can demonstrate innovation and technical capability in installing precision scientific instruments will find themselves in a favourable position.

## Notice

Tender for the Supply and Installation of a Magnetically Shielded Room for the University of Birmingham

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/15c01044-3834-48c1-9337-f7ebc6046b1a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Feb 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Jan 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Jan 2021 |
| Contract period | 25 Jan 2021 - 31 Jul 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £345,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £345,000 |
| 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 | CERCA MAGNETICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)
- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 44212000 - Structural products and parts except prefabricated buildings
- 45223820 - Prefabricated units and components
- 45351000 - Mechanical engineering installation works

## Release History

- 2 Feb 2021 at 10:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/15c01044-3834-48c1-9337-f7ebc6046b1a
- 9 Oct 2020 at 13:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/04e5b930-914e-4aa6-9bfd-9c2d1c734541

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/15c01044-3834-48c1-9337-f7ebc6046b1a
  2nd February 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/04e5b930-914e-4aa6-9bfd-9c2d1c734541
  9th October 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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