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title: "Contract for the Supply and Installation of a Hitachi TM4000 Mk II Tabletop Scanning Electron Microscope and EDS Package to the University of Birmingham"
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# Contract for the Supply and Installation of a Hitachi TM4000 Mk II Tabletop Scanning Electron Microscope and EDS Package to the University of Birmingham

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2e42bfcd-856b-4262-8907-d4873ae53c2e

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## Summary

The University of Birmingham has completed a procurement process for the supply and installation of a Hitachi TM4000 Mk II Tabletop Scanning Electron Microscope and EDS Package. The contract, valued at £86,940, falls under the goods category and specifically relates to scanning electron microscopes. The procurement was carried out through a direct award method, with the tender period concluding on 25th April 2022, while the contract period ran from 17th May to 1st July 2022. The location for the delivery is Birmingham, England, with the relevant postal code being B15 2TT.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses in the scientific equipment sector, particularly for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Companies specialising in the supply and installation of advanced laboratory instruments may find this an ideal opportunity to partner with prominent educational institutions. Suppliers that can demonstrate expertise in similar technological products and secure delivery capabilities are particularly well-suited to compete for contracts of this nature.

## Notice

Contract for the Supply and Installation of a Hitachi TM4000 Mk II Tabletop Scanning Electron Microscope and EDS Package to the University of Birmingham

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c434ed0d-6183-40f8-934f-a0134dc7d1f2 |
| 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 | 31 May 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Apr 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Apr 2022 |
| Contract period | 16 May 2022 - 1 Jul 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £86,940 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £72,450 |
| 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 | HITACHI HIGH-TECHNOLOGIES EUROPE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38511100 - Scanning electron microscopes

## Release History

- 31 May 2022 at 12:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c434ed0d-6183-40f8-934f-a0134dc7d1f2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c434ed0d-6183-40f8-934f-a0134dc7d1f2
  31st May 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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