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title: "Contract for the Supply of Vector Network Analyzer Lab Equipment to the University of Birmingham"
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# Contract for the Supply of Vector Network Analyzer Lab Equipment to the University of Birmingham

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-56f29498-4aca-4898-8d30-da71e3c42866

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## Summary

The University of Birmingham is awarding a contract for the supply of Vector Network Analyzer Lab Equipment, valued at £164,616.49, as part of a goods procurement process. This procurement, classified under detection and analysis apparatus (CPV code 38430000), was completed with a direct award method. The contract period is effective from 13th May 2022 to 8th July 2022, with the tender officially closing on 10th May 2022. The equipment will be delivered to Birmingham, at postal code B152TT.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory equipment, particularly those capable of supplying high-quality detection and analysis apparatus. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) may find this tender particularly appealing, given that the estimated contract value allows for the participation of companies that can offer competitive pricing and innovative solutions. Suppliers with experience in direct awards and a track record of delivering similar equipment will be well-suited to compete for such opportunities.

## Notice

Contract for the Supply of Vector Network Analyzer Lab Equipment to the University of Birmingham

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7e543cbf-6847-42f2-b052-08c10f372f8f |
| 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 | 13 May 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 10 May 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 May 2022 |
| Contract period | 12 May 2022 - 8 Jul 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £164,616 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £137,180 |
| 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 | ROHDE & SCHWARZ |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38430000 - Detection and analysis apparatus

## Release History

- 13 May 2022 at 10:26 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7e543cbf-6847-42f2-b052-08c10f372f8f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7e543cbf-6847-42f2-b052-08c10f372f8f
  13th May 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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