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title: "Contract for the supply and installation of a Structure Illumination Microscopy (SIM/SMLM) to the University of Birmingham"
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# Contract for the supply and installation of a Structure Illumination Microscopy (SIM/SMLM) to the University of Birmingham

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-54ccb40a-4036-44d2-bb5b-ae2bb49a000a

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## Summary

The procurement process pertains to a contract for the supply and installation of a Structure Illumination Microscopy (SIM/SMLM) system by the University of Birmingham, falling within the medical and imaging equipment industry category. The procurement was initiated as a direct single tender action under the APUC Supply of Microscopes and Imaging Equipment framework, specifically targeting suppliers in Lot 2 for Laser Scanning Microscopes and Imaging Systems. This contract, valued at £415,000, was awarded on 5 March 2020, with the contract period commencing on 9 March 2020 and concluding on 5 June 2020.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly those specialised in high-quality imaging equipment and microscopy provided they are approved framework suppliers. Companies that have expertise in the supply and installation of complex scientific apparatus, particularly those classified as small and medium-sized enterprises, would be well-positioned to compete for similar future contracts, leveraging their capabilities in innovation and customer service within the academic and medical sectors.

## Notice

MINI TENDER FOR THE SUPPLY AND INSTALLATION OF A STRUCTURE ILLUMINATION MICROSCOPY (SIM/SMLM) SYSTEM TO THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM. Responses to this tender would only be accepted from suppliers that have been awarded a Framework under the APUC Supply of Microscopes and Imaging Equipment - LAB1015AP -- Lot 2 Laser Scanning Microscopes and Imaging Systems. If you are not an approved Framework suppliers for the above Lot 2, your response was ot considered.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3b9a5cf5-e752-423d-b212-6e503637a2c8 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 May 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Mar 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Mar 2020 |
| Contract period | 9 Mar 2020 - 5 Jun 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £415,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £415,000 |
| 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 | CARL ZEISS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 33110000 - Imaging equipment for medical, dental and veterinary use
- 38510000 - Microscopes

## Release History

- 18 May 2020 at 08:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3b9a5cf5-e752-423d-b212-6e503637a2c8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3b9a5cf5-e752-423d-b212-6e503637a2c8
  18th May 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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