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title: "Contract for the Supply of Fastcam Nova S16 to the University of Birmingham"
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# Contract for the Supply of Fastcam Nova S16 to the University of Birmingham

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4e74dbf5-a2b7-4def-aabf-9087939315fe

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## Summary

The procurement process involved the University of Birmingham as the buyer, which recently awarded a contract titled "Contract for the Supply of Fastcam Nova S16." This contract falls under the laboratory, optical, and precision equipment category and has a total value of £47,034. The procurement method used was a direct award, and key dates include the contract period starting on 25th November 2020 and concluding on 24th April 2021. The delivery address is located in Birmingham, England, with the tender period having ended on 24th November 2020.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory equipment and precision instruments, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) given their suitability for this contract. Companies that manufacture or supply optical equipment would be well-positioned to compete in similar future tenders, especially those that can deliver high-quality goods within the specified timelines and offer competitive pricing.

## Notice

: Contract for the Supply of Fastcam Nova S16 to the University of Birmingham University Contract Ref: SC8785/20

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c108b8dd-adf1-438b-a10f-be51ffd3aac1 |
| 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 | 18 Jan 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Nov 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Nov 2020 |
| Contract period | 25 Nov 2020 - 24 Apr 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £47,034 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £47,034 |
| 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 | PHOTRON (EUROPE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 18 Jan 2021 at 13:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c108b8dd-adf1-438b-a10f-be51ffd3aac1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c108b8dd-adf1-438b-a10f-be51ffd3aac1
  18th January 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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