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title: "The Appointment of an Innovative Technology Collaborator for the University of Birmingham - Phase 1"
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# The Appointment of an Innovative Technology Collaborator for the University of Birmingham - Phase 1

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4f401201-2961-4d83-91e1-249d8bdea515

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## Summary

The University of Birmingham is undertaking a procurement initiative titled "The Appointment of an Innovative Technology Collaborator for the University of Birmingham - Phase 1", aimed at enhancing Smart Digital Infrastructure across its Edgbaston Campus. This tender falls within the research and development services industry category and has a contract value of £463,800. The award period commenced on 31st July 2020 and extends to 31st July 2021. The procurement method used is an open procedure, which allows any interested party to bid, with the tender period having ended on 17th July 2020.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses that specialise in innovative technology and digital infrastructure solutions, particularly those that focus on collaboration and strategic partnerships. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that possess expertise in research and development services related to technology are particularly well-suited for this bid. Participating in this collaborative project could not only expand their market presence but also foster relationships with a leading educational institution, potentially paving the way for future contracts and partnerships.

## Notice

The University of Birmingham (the University) is seeking to appoint a Smart Digital Infrastructure "Innovation" Collaborator to drive forward new technologies for its Edgbaston Campus, but also linking (where feasible) to other key University initiatives and locations. The University is looking to work in a form of strategic collaboration, where all parties, including the main contractor's sub-contractors engage in an Innovation Team, to work together and collaborate to deliver a project or a set of outcomes. They will avoid confrontational behaviour or behaviour intended to take inappropriate commercial or legal advantage of the other party. All parties will be expected to sign a Partnering Charter, so that a true innovation collaboration can be created.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d13357e3-0330-4154-80df-c09fa4577f7e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Aug 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Jul 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Feb 2020 |
| Contract period | 30 Jul 2020 - 31 Jul 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £463,800 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £463,800 |
| 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 | 2 |
| Supplier names | SIEMENS; TBC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 19 Aug 2020 at 10:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d13357e3-0330-4154-80df-c09fa4577f7e
- 4 Feb 2020 at 15:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4b133e93-2465-4e8c-b7d0-b780e07c76bd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d13357e3-0330-4154-80df-c09fa4577f7e
  19th August 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4b133e93-2465-4e8c-b7d0-b780e07c76bd
  4th February 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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