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title: "Supply and Installation of a Structured Illumination Microscope with TIRF"
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# Supply and Installation of a Structured Illumination Microscope with TIRF

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2a3bfe2e-e99e-4609-9521-f03303d46209

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## Summary

The procurement process involves THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM seeking to procure the supply and installation of a Structured Illumination Microscope with TIRF, classified under the microscopes category (CPV code: 38510000). This selective procurement method was conducted via a call-off from a framework agreement, with the contract period running from 26th November 2018 to 29th March 2019. The procurement stage has been completed, with the award announced on 15th November 2018. The project is based in Birmingham, England, with a value of £463,417.35.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the scientific equipment sector, especially suppliers of advanced imaging technologies and related services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this a particularly viable opportunity, allowing them to compete alongside established suppliers like NIKON UK LIMITED. Companies with expertise in providing high-tech laboratory equipment and support services would be well-suited to explore future tenders of a similar nature in the higher education or research industries.

## Notice

Supply and Installation of a Structured Illumination Microscope with TIRF

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b07a0e41-3859-419c-a79e-76e6c2dd6c90 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Nov 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Oct 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Nov 2018 |
| Contract period | 26 Nov 2018 - 29 Mar 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £463,417 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 | NIKON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38510000 - Microscopes

## Release History

- 28 Nov 2018 at 11:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b07a0e41-3859-419c-a79e-76e6c2dd6c90

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b07a0e41-3859-419c-a79e-76e6c2dd6c90
  28th November 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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