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title: "Contract for the supply of Quanser Control Boards and QUARC Essentials Software and Maintenance to the University of Birmingham"
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# Contract for the supply of Quanser Control Boards and QUARC Essentials Software and Maintenance to the University of Birmingham

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-361cd295-eb75-49b2-b388-9b8431fa0ca4

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## Summary

The University of Birmingham has concluded a tender for the supply of Quanser Control Boards and QUARC Essentials Software and Maintenance, amounting to £59,162.40. The contract process, classified under Computer Equipment and Supplies and Industry Specific Software Packages (CPV codes 30200000 and 48100000), was awarded on 16th February 2022, with the contract period commencing on the same date and extending to 30th June 2022. This procurement was conducted through a direct award method and reflects a complete status following the tender period that ended on 16th February 2022.

This procurement presents growth opportunities primarily for SMEs specialising in computer hardware and software solutions, particularly those providing control systems and related services. Companies that possess expertise in both the supply of technical equipment and the provision of maintenance services will be especially well-positioned to compete in future tenders of a similar nature, given the focus on technical reliability and support for educational institutions.

## Notice

Contract for the supply of Quanser Control Boards and QUARC Essentials software and maintenance to the University of Birmingham.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/832667ff-ba21-457f-9bb3-ce52cea87e4b |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Feb 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Feb 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Feb 2022 |
| Contract period | 18 Feb 2022 - 30 Jun 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £59,162 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £59,162 |
| 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 | COSIMTECH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages
- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies
- 48100000 - Industry specific software package

## Release History

- 18 Feb 2022 at 14:43 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/832667ff-ba21-457f-9bb3-ce52cea87e4b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/832667ff-ba21-457f-9bb3-ce52cea87e4b
  18th February 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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