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title: "Contract for the upgrade of the Photonic Professional GT system for the University of Birmingham"
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# Contract for the upgrade of the Photonic Professional GT system for the University of Birmingham

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-148e942e-e866-4f41-a755-5d4d78fc6666

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## Summary

The University of Birmingham has completed a procurement process for the upgrade of the Photonic Professional GT system. The tender, identified as SC8799/20, classified under the CPV code for laboratory, optical, and precision equipment, was valued at £32,400. The procurement, which followed a direct award method, was finalised with the contract period running from 19 December 2020 to 11 June 2021. The award notice was published on 26 January 2021, following the end of the tender period on 18 December 2020. This procurement took place in Birmingham, England.

This contract presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in optical and precision equipment, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that can deliver similar goods and services. Firms with expertise in laboratory equipment upgrades would be well positioned to compete for future contracts of this nature, as demonstrated by the successful supplier, Nanoscribe GmbH. Engaging in such tenders can help businesses expand their operations and build relationships within the academic and research sectors.

## Notice

Upgrade of the Photonic Professional GT system for the University of Birmingham

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5dbf391b-5bb4-44b9-9426-ca397962dd04 |
| 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 | 26 Jan 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Dec 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Dec 2020 |
| Contract period | 19 Dec 2020 - 11 Jun 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £32,400 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £32,400 |
| 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 | NANOSCRIBE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 26 Jan 2021 at 10:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5dbf391b-5bb4-44b9-9426-ca397962dd04

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5dbf391b-5bb4-44b9-9426-ca397962dd04
  26th January 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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