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title: "Supply and Installation of A Multiphoton Based Intravital System"
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# Supply and Installation of A Multiphoton Based Intravital System

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-55c52474-348f-4cea-91b2-35780ee8bcdc

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## Summary

The University of Birmingham has completed a tender process for the supply and installation of a Multiphoton Based Intravital System, classified under the microscopes category (CPV 38510000). The procurement method used was a mini competition from a framework, and the contract, awarded to Olympus KeyMed, is valued at £499,893. The contract period commenced on 2nd August 2017 and will conclude on 30th November 2017. This tender process closed on 11th April 2017, with the award notice published on 26th October 2017.

This opportunity is particularly beneficial for businesses with expertise in high-precision imaging equipment and those already registered under the APUC Ltd. framework for laser scanning microscopes and imaging systems. SMEs specialising in advanced imaging technologies are encouraged to explore similar contracts, as they can leverage their capabilities in a competitive market aligned with advanced procurement initiatives in the academic sector.

## Notice

Supply and Installation of A Multiphoton Based Intravital System to the University of Birmingham. Responses to this tender were only accepted from suppliers that have been awarded a Framework under the APUC Ltd. (Advanced Procurement for Universities and Colleges) Microscopes & Imaging Equipment BA-LAB046- Laser Scanning Microscopes & Imaging Systems (Lot 2). If the supplier was not an APUC Ltd. Framework supplier, the response would not have been considered.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ffe6366e-ea22-4c3e-b1c5-33afc8e1a2ee |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Mini Competition from Framework |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Oct 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Apr 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Jul 2017 |
| Contract period | 1 Aug 2017 - 30 Nov 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £499,893 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £499,893 |
| 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 | OLYMPUS KEYMED |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38510000 - Microscopes

## Release History

- 26 Oct 2017 at 14:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ffe6366e-ea22-4c3e-b1c5-33afc8e1a2ee

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ffe6366e-ea22-4c3e-b1c5-33afc8e1a2ee
  26th October 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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