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title: "Supply and Installation of A.I.D. iSpot Spectrum Reader"
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buyer: "THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM"
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# Supply and Installation of A.I.D. iSpot Spectrum Reader

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-565ebbc4-d2c6-4b88-bc02-514ac07a0433

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## Summary

The University of Birmingham conducted a procurement process for the supply and installation of an A.I.D. iSpot Spectrum Reader, identified as tender SC5620/17. This contract, valued at £42,500, falls under the category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment and is located in Edgbaston, Birmingham. The procurement method used for this tender was a direct award, with the procurement stage classified as complete. The contract period commenced on 19 June 2017 and concluded on 31 August 2017, with the tender period closing on 18 May 2017.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in laboratory equipment to expand their market share. Companies that manufacture or supply precision instruments and optical devices would be particularly well-suited to compete. As this was a direct award process, swift responsiveness and strong capability in installation services would likely have been key factors in the success of tenderers. Businesses looking to grow in this sector should develop robust relationships with education institutions and explore similar procurement opportunities.

## Notice

Contract for the Supply and Installation of A.I.D. iSpot Spectrum Reader to the University of Birmingham University Contract Ref: SC5620/17

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5dae702c-5df3-451b-99ea-cad4b2ad62ee |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Jul 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 18 May 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 May 2017 |
| Contract period | 18 Jun 2017 - 31 Aug 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £42,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £42,500 |
| 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 BIOSYSTEMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 6 Jul 2017 at 16:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5dae702c-5df3-451b-99ea-cad4b2ad62ee

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5dae702c-5df3-451b-99ea-cad4b2ad62ee
  6th July 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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