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title: "Supply and Installation of Safety Cabinets Class 2"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM"
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# Supply and Installation of Safety Cabinets Class 2

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3f422ab7-5ef2-4747-b140-09654c6dd836

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## Summary

The University of Birmingham undertook a procurement process titled "Supply and Installation of Safety Cabinets Class 2," classified under the CPV category for laboratory equipment. The procurement was initiated as a direct tender, culminating in the award to VWR International Limited. The contract was valued at £40,711.07 and spans from 20th July 2017 to 29th September 2017. This tender was part of a mini-competition run under the LUPC Framework Agreement for general laboratory equipment, and responses were limited to suppliers under this framework. The tender period concluded on 18th July 2017.

This opportunity presents a valuable avenue for SMEs that can fulfil direct supply and installation of laboratory equipment. Businesses specialising in laboratory furnishings, safety equipment, or installation services and those who have previously participated in similar framework agreements will find themselves well-positioned to compete. The contract enhances the potential for businesses looking to expand within the educational and research sectors by supplying essential laboratory items to a prominent institution.

## Notice

Supply and Installation of Safety Cabinets Class 2 to the University of Birmingham. This is the second order from the supplier that was successful in the mini-competition run under the LUPC Framework Agreement LAB5028 LU for Supply, Delivery, Installation and Post Installation Services of General Laboratory Equipment (Lot 3: Safety).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/489558b8-2b17-441e-ace4-3594e5eac815 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Sep 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Jul 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Feb 2017 |
| Contract period | 19 Jul 2017 - 29 Sep 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £40,711 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £93,352 |
| 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 | VWR INTERNATIONAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 11 Sep 2017 at 08:09 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/489558b8-2b17-441e-ace4-3594e5eac815
- 3 Mar 2017 at 13:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c31babc-b19e-40b7-b245-1a79ba0ed1ae

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/489558b8-2b17-441e-ace4-3594e5eac815
  11th September 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c31babc-b19e-40b7-b245-1a79ba0ed1ae
  3rd March 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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