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title: "Contract for the Supply and Installation of High Capacity Vacuum Tissue Processor"
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buyer: "THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM"
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# Contract for the Supply and Installation of High Capacity Vacuum Tissue Processor

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3114243d-0839-4498-8a71-146bba3c79c5

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## Summary

The University of Birmingham has completed a procurement process for the supply and installation of a high capacity vacuum tissue processor. This contract, valued at £29,460.90, falls under the category of laboratory, optical and precision equipment and was initiated as a direct award. The procurement stage was at the award level, with the contract period running from 19 March 2018 to 4 May 2018. Interested suppliers were required to submit their proposals by 13 February 2018, and the delivery address was specified as Birmingham, England.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for companies specialising in laboratory equipment or related sectors, particularly those with a focus on innovative technology and installation services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be particularly well-suited to compete for such contracts, as they can often offer tailored solutions and personalised service, which can be appealing to buyers like the University of Birmingham.

## Notice

Contract for the Supply and Installation of High Capacity Vacuum Tissue Processor To The University of Birmingham.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/03b6317c-77da-48d5-8a0f-e737bd805b20 |
| 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 | 28 Feb 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Feb 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Mar 2018 |
| Contract period | 19 Mar 2018 - 4 May 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £29,460 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £29,460 |
| 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 | PFM MEDICAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 28 Feb 2019 at 16:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/03b6317c-77da-48d5-8a0f-e737bd805b20

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/03b6317c-77da-48d5-8a0f-e737bd805b20
  28th February 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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