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title: "Contract for the Supply and Installation of an Integrated Aztec HKL Advanced with Symmetry S3 EBSD to the University of Birmingham"
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# Contract for the Supply and Installation of an Integrated Aztec HKL Advanced with Symmetry S3 EBSD to the University of Birmingham

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5116593e-f8fb-4d68-8b0d-39b2058cf339

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## Summary

The University of Birmingham has awarded a contract for the Supply and Installation of an Integrated Aztec HKL Advanced with Symmetry S3 EBSD in the amount of £78,635. The contract covers laboratory, optical, and precision equipment and is now complete. The procurement method used was a Direct Award with a tender period ending on 2nd February 2023. The contract period runs from 22nd February 2023 to 31st March 2023, with the University of Birmingham as the buying organisation based in England.

This tender provides an opportunity for businesses in the laboratory equipment industry, especially those dealing with precision equipment. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to compete, as indicated by the suitability criteria. The awarded supplier for this contract is Oxford Instruments Nanotechnology, a large-scale supplier based in High Wycombe. Businesses interested in supplying laboratory and optical equipment should consider engaging with similar procurement processes in the future.

## Notice

Contract for the Supply and Installation of an Integrated Aztec HKL Advanced with Symmetry S3 EBSD and accessories provided to the University of Birmingham

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/47e84965-263c-43b0-bba5-18bda4740c8e |
| 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 | 14 Mar 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Feb 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Feb 2023 |
| Contract period | 22 Feb 2023 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £78,635 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £78,635 |
| 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 | OXFORD INSTRUMENTS NANOTECHNOLOGY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 14 Mar 2023 at 14:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/47e84965-263c-43b0-bba5-18bda4740c8e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/47e84965-263c-43b0-bba5-18bda4740c8e
  14th March 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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