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title: "Laboratory Equipment"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM"
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# Laboratory Equipment

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2577d312-e9b2-4b33-8b34-735b05b8e021

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## Summary

The University of Birmingham has completed a procurement process for Laboratory Equipment, classified under the industry category of Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excluding glasses). This procurement falls under the procurement stage of 'Award' and is valued at £36,000. The procurement process was conducted via a single contract from SSA (Single Source Agreement). The contract period began on 8th July 2024 and concluded on 31st July 2024. The buyer organisation is located at Edgbaston, Birmingham, B15 2TT, and the supplier awarded the contract is Rapid Electronics Limited, based in Colchester, CO4 5JS. Key figures involved include Richard Holmes, a contact point at the University of Birmingham.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly SMEs, as the procurement method favoured those suited for a single contract provision. Companies specialising in laboratory equipment, precision instruments, and optical tools would be well-positioned to compete for future tenders of this nature. Businesses can anticipate growth through reliable partnerships with prestigious institutions such as the University of Birmingham, ensuring organisational exposure and potential for recurring contracts.

## Notice

Laboratory Equipment

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/464116df-de6e-433a-9c6b-d2d16615a7d3 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Single contract from SSA |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | 7 Jul 2024 - 31 Jul 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £36,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £36,000 |
| 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 | RAPID ELECTRONICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 20 Nov 2024 at 13:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/464116df-de6e-433a-9c6b-d2d16615a7d3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/464116df-de6e-433a-9c6b-d2d16615a7d3
  20th November 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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