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title: "Contract for the Supply and Installation of SIMS TOF Upgrade to Helios Microscope for the University of Birmingham"
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# Contract for the Supply and Installation of SIMS TOF Upgrade to Helios Microscope for the University of Birmingham

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-443a468b-8ad2-4c4a-a0e2-24654c61ef9c

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## Summary

The University of Birmingham has awarded a contract for the Supply and Installation of SIMS TOF Upgrade to Helios Microscope. The contract falls under the industry category of Miscellaneous compounds for microscopes. The procurement method used was Direct Award, with a contract value of £210,000. The tender deadline was on March 10, 2023, and the contract period is from March 22 to March 31, 2023, located at University of Birmingham, B15 2TT, United Kingdom.

This tender for the University of Birmingham offers opportunities for businesses in the goods sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to compete for this contract. FEI UK LIMITED was the successful supplier for this award. Being a direct award, this procurement process bypassed the typical tender process, providing a unique business opportunity in the specified industry category.

## Notice

Contract for the Supply and Installation of SIMS TOF Upgrade to Helios Microscope for the University of Birmingham

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0fcd9ffd-863e-40a0-a20e-aba3f2ce5038 |
| 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 Mar 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Mar 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Mar 2023 |
| Contract period | 22 Mar 2023 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £210,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £175,000 |
| 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 | FEI |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38519000 - Miscellaneous compounds for microscopes

## Release History

- 28 Mar 2023 at 13:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0fcd9ffd-863e-40a0-a20e-aba3f2ce5038

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0fcd9ffd-863e-40a0-a20e-aba3f2ce5038
  28th March 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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