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title: "Supply of a PS model IV Planetary Ball Mill to the University of Birmingham"
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# Supply of a PS model IV Planetary Ball Mill to the University of Birmingham

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-530b9c53-ec1d-4e12-803e-47b0ef494d71

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## Summary

The University of Birmingham has completed a public procurement process for the supply of a PS model IV Planetary Ball Mill, valued at £46,422. The procurement, classified under laboratory, optical, and precision equipment, was initiated as a tender and has been awarded to C. Gerhardt UK Limited. The tender process concluded on 23 March 2021, with the contract period running from 29 March 2021 to 7 May 2021. The purchase was made under a direct award procurement method in West Midlands, England.

This opportunity is particularly suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in laboratory equipment and precision machinery. Businesses with the capacity to supply high-quality scientific instruments, as well as those with experience in direct awards, may find this contract beneficial for expanding their market presence. Competing in similar tenders can help such businesses establish long-term relationships with educational institutions like the University of Birmingham.

## Notice

Contract for the Supply of a PS model IV planetary ball mill to the University of Birmingham.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9295b903-a989-4912-b0c3-b187170dd1ff |
| 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 | 28 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | 28 Mar 2021 - 7 May 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £46,422 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £46,422 |
| 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 | C. GERHARDT |

## 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 13:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9295b903-a989-4912-b0c3-b187170dd1ff

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9295b903-a989-4912-b0c3-b187170dd1ff
  4th May 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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