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title: "Contract for the Supply and Installation of a High Specification, Inverted, Confocal Microscope"
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buyer: "THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM"
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# Contract for the Supply and Installation of a High Specification, Inverted, Confocal Microscope

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-464c3a54-a6d2-4eb0-8714-755a69523fa7

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## Summary

The University of Birmingham recently completed a procurement process for the supply and installation of a high specification, inverted, confocal microscope. This contract, valued at £225,571.55, falls within the industry category of laboratory, optical and precision equipment. The tender was initiated on March 21, 2018, with a contract period ending on June 29, 2018. The procurement method was selective, as it was a call-off from a framework agreement, and the tender period concluded on March 16, 2018, by which time all submissions were required to be made.

This opportunity could be particularly beneficial for businesses specialising in advanced laboratory equipment and optical technologies. Companies that can demonstrate expertise in providing and installing high-end scientific instruments would be well-suited to compete. The involvement of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in this contract process presents a chance for them to expand their clientele and strengthen their position within the market, thereby contributing to their overall business growth.

## Notice

Contract for the Supply and Installation of a High Specification, Inverted, Confocal Microscope

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8007addd-7ab9-4a4d-9e76-27f1cd902349 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Mar 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Mar 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Mar 2018 |
| Contract period | 21 Mar 2018 - 29 Jun 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £225,571 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £225,571 |
| 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 | OLYMPUS KEYMED |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 22 Mar 2018 at 12:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8007addd-7ab9-4a4d-9e76-27f1cd902349

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8007addd-7ab9-4a4d-9e76-27f1cd902349
  22nd March 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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