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title: "Service Contract to The University of Birmingham"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM"
published: "2016-11-18"
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# Service Contract to The University of Birmingham

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-39cd1ca6-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The University of Birmingham initiated a service contract tender (ID: SC3922/15) for laboratory, optical, and precision equipment, with a total contract value of £60,996. The tender process concluded on 25th November 2015, prior to the contract start date of 15th December 2015, which extends until 31st October 2018. The procurement took place in Birmingham, West Midlands, and was classified under the CPV code 38000000, indicating its relevance to the services industry. The contract has since been awarded to Jeol UK Ltd, a large supplier.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory and optical equipment, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) looking to expand their market presence. Companies that provide innovative solutions and high-quality products in this sector could greatly benefit from similar future tenders as public institutions increasingly seek reliable suppliers for their scientific and research needs.

## Notice

Service Contract

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dbffd64c-b45c-47c0-9f5c-f7509f94c5d3 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Nov 2016 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Nov 2015 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Dec 2015 |
| Contract period | 15 Dec 2015 - 31 Oct 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £60,996 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £60,996 |
| 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 | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | JEOL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dbffd64c-b45c-47c0-9f5c-f7509f94c5d3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dbffd64c-b45c-47c0-9f5c-f7509f94c5d3
  22nd January 2016 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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