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title: "Contract for the Supply of IKO6 Ambisonic Loudspeaker plus accessories to the University of Birmingham"
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# Contract for the Supply of IKO6 Ambisonic Loudspeaker plus accessories to the University of Birmingham

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-50292e6b-10fa-4b41-9bfd-729d6346514b

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## Summary

The University of Birmingham has awarded a contract for the Supply of IKO6 Ambisonic Loudspeaker plus accessories. This procurement falls under the goods category and the contract value is £26,592.39 GBP. The tender was awarded through a Direct Award procurement method. The tender period ended on 6th February 2023, with the contract period set to start on 8th February 2023 and end on 31st March 2023 in Birmingham, United Kingdom.

This tender presents a business opportunity for suppliers of sound-measuring equipment and related accessories. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to compete for this contract, which was directly awarded to Sonible GmbH, a supplier from Austria. The University of Birmingham served as the buying organization, and the contract aims to support research activities in the university's Music department relating to sound spatialisation.

## Notice

The requirement is for a unique and specialist sound spatialisation loudspeaker, that allows sound to be 'beamed' around a room. Conventional loudspeakers surround an audience or are in front of them. The loudspeaker will use ambisonics and room reflections to move sound around the room from a fixed central location. This is part of the research of BEAST in the Music department at the University of Birmingham

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d053976d-bf4e-4c0a-b005-30e2586ceb05 |
| 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 | 14 Feb 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Feb 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Feb 2023 |
| Contract period | 8 Feb 2023 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £26,592 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £26,592 |
| 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 | SONIBLE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38434200 - Sound-measuring equipment

## Release History

- 14 Feb 2023 at 12:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d053976d-bf4e-4c0a-b005-30e2586ceb05

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d053976d-bf4e-4c0a-b005-30e2586ceb05
  14th February 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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