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title: "Supply of a Trace Gas and Calibrators to the University of Birmingham"
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# Supply of a Trace Gas and Calibrators to the University of Birmingham

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-495d40ce-9635-4576-a061-8c2390b8e019

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## Summary

The University of Birmingham has completed the procurement process for the supply of trace gas and calibrators, detailed under tender ID SC9057/21. This procurement falls within the goods category, specifically laboratory, optical and precision equipment. The procurement was executed through a Direct Award method, with the contract period spanning from 26 March 2021 to 1 June 2021. The total contract value is £75,850, and the item delivery location is in the West Midlands, England. The contract was awarded on 23 March 2021, with the award notice published on 4 May 2021.

This tender offers significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the scientific equipment supply sector looking to engage with academic institutions. Businesses specialising in laboratory equipment, particularly those capable of providing calibration technology, would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts. The emphasis on a direct procurement approach can favour SMEs, enhancing their chances of winning future tenders within the higher education sector.

## Notice

Contract for the Supply of a Trace Gas and Calibrators to the University of Birmingham.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/55752b2a-9ddc-4362-a9b3-56bb18c15575 |
| 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 | 4 May 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | 26 Mar 2021 - 1 Jun 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £75,850 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £75,850 |
| 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 | THERMO ONIX |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 4 May 2021 at 13:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/55752b2a-9ddc-4362-a9b3-56bb18c15575

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/55752b2a-9ddc-4362-a9b3-56bb18c15575
  4th May 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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