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title: "Contract for the supply and installation of Leica M205 C & Leica M125 C Microscopes to the University of Birmingham"
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# Contract for the supply and installation of Leica M205 C & Leica M125 C Microscopes to the University of Birmingham

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-23e3d736-37e3-4bc9-b116-eef26b098248

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the University of Birmingham, which has awarded a contract for the supply and installation of Leica M205 C and M125 C microscopes. This contract falls under the goods category in the microscopy industry and has a total value of £38,358.88. The procurement method used was a limited competitive quotation process, and the contract period commenced on 18th February 2022 and will conclude on 10th March 2022. The supplier for this contract is Leica Microsystems (UK) Limited, and the tender period closed on 15th February 2022.

This opportunity presents significant potential for growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the equipment supply sector, especially those offering scientific instruments or laboratory equipment. Firms with expertise in microscopy or similar technological solutions may find themselves well-positioned to compete in future tenders with universities and research institutions, as these organisations frequently seek to upgrade their laboratory capabilities.

## Notice

Contracts for the supply and installation of Leica M205 C & Leica M125 C Microscopes to the University of Birmingham.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/770713e9-d818-48c1-83f4-eec75f07b995 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Feb 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Feb 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Feb 2022 |
| Contract period | 18 Feb 2022 - 10 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £38,358 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £38,358 |
| 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 | LEICA MICROSYSTEMS (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38510000 - Microscopes

## Release History

- 18 Feb 2022 at 14:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/770713e9-d818-48c1-83f4-eec75f07b995

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/770713e9-d818-48c1-83f4-eec75f07b995
  18th February 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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