--- title: "MINI TENDER FOR THE SUPPLY OF BIOLOGICAL SAFETY CABINETS TO THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-3280c58b-d4cd-43a0-8311-9e6026aa6b74" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3280c58b-d4cd-43a0-8311-9e6026aa6b74" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3280c58b-d4cd-43a0-8311-9e6026aa6b74.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3280c58b-d4cd-43a0-8311-9e6026aa6b74.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM" published: "2018-11-19" --- # MINI TENDER FOR THE SUPPLY OF BIOLOGICAL SAFETY CABINETS TO THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3280c58b-d4cd-43a0-8311-9e6026aa6b74 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3280c58b-d4cd-43a0-8311-9e6026aa6b74) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3280c58b-d4cd-43a0-8311-9e6026aa6b74.json) ## Summary The University of Birmingham is seeking tenders for the supply of biological safety cabinets as part of its development of six stand-alone laboratories within the Biomedical Incubator Facility, known as the BioHub. This tender, identified as SC6786/18, falls under the goods category in the life sciences sector and is currently at the active stage of the procurement process. Interested parties must submit their tender documents via the University’s In-Tend website by 30th November 2018, with the contract expected to commence on 13th December 2018 and be delivered by mid-January 2019. The budget allocated for the purchase of five identical cabinets is up to £35,000 excluding VAT. This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory equipment, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can offer high-quality, compact solutions tailored to the requirements of commercial laboratories. Companies focusing on laboratory, optical, and precision equipment are encouraged to participate, especially those capable of providing products that are easy to maintain and optimise space efficiency. This venture not only supports innovation in the life sciences sector but also allows successful bidders to establish a partnership with a prestigious educational institution. ## Notice The University is developing six stand-alone laboratories within its Biomedical Incubator Facility, the BioHub. Each laboratory is to be leased to a small commercial company to conduct its research and development activities in the 'life sciences' sector. Each company will be charged a commercial rate, which will include the provision of key pieces of equipment. These items should appeal to a potential commercial tenant, and reflect the high standard of service and support that the BioHub project provides. The equipment should thus be of suitable quality for a commercial laboratory, but easily maintained and intuitive to use, with a minimum of configuration required. The laboratories are relatively small, so it is important to maximise the space available by decreasing the footprint of the equipment and/or utilising under-bench spaces. This tender is for the purchase of five identical items. Overall budget for these items is up to ?35k GBP excluding VAT. All tender questions must be answered within the tender form to facilitate comparison of responses. Please do not just put refer to attached documentation. This project may be funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) or; - European Structural and Investment Fund (ESIF) or; - Research Councils UK (RCUK), the strategic partnership of the UK's seven Research Councils. Should the project encounter any budgetary constraints then the University reserves the right to withdraw the requirement. TO BE DELIVERED BY: Mid-January 2019 Additional information: All main correspondence should go via the University's In-Tend website. Your tender documents and information must be submitted via In-Tend by the date and time specified; https://www.in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofbirmingham/aspx/Home. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/915caa35-b1b3-4d8f-abda-2f1a67524710 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 19 Nov 2018 | | Submission deadline | 30 Nov 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 13 Dec 2018 - 15 Jan 2019 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM | | Locality | EDGBASTON | | 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 | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ### Codes - 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ## Release History - 19 Nov 2018 at 14:44 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/915caa35-b1b3-4d8f-abda-2f1a67524710 - 19 Nov 2018 at 14:43 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/915caa35-b1b3-4d8f-abda-2f1a67524710 - 19 Nov 2018 at 14:38 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/915caa35-b1b3-4d8f-abda-2f1a67524710 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/915caa35-b1b3-4d8f-abda-2f1a67524710 19th November 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofbirmingham/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://www.in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofbirmingham/aspx/Home ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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