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title: "Contract For the Supply of Goods - Upgrade"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM"
published: "2017-10-31"
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# Contract For the Supply of Goods - Upgrade

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-59a58c4b-e22e-43af-b2b0-16f07249fee9

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## Summary

The recent public procurement process initiated by The University of Birmingham involves a contract titled "Contract For the Supply of Goods - Upgrade," focusing on laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. This procurement falls under the stage of Award, with a total contract value of £93,740.71. The contract period commenced on 24th October 2017 and will conclude on 22nd December 2017. The procurement was executed via a direct award method, and the relevant location for delivery is Birmingham, specifically at the postal code B15 2TT. The tender period ended on 18th October 2017.

This opportunity represents a significant potential for growth in the sector of goods supply, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in laboratory and precision equipment. Businesses with expertise in this field can leverage this procurement to establish or strengthen their relationship with a reputable institution like The University of Birmingham. Additionally, firms equipped to meet the requirements for high-quality goods and services within the specified timeframe are well-suited to compete in similar future tenders.

## Notice

Contract for the Supply of Goods - Upgrade

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/da0c083b-8d6f-43e4-91be-08207a2a6453 |
| 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 | 31 Oct 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Oct 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Oct 2017 |
| Contract period | 23 Oct 2017 - 22 Dec 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £93,740 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £93,740 |
| 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 | KEYSIGHT TECHNOLOGIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 31 Oct 2017 at 12:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/da0c083b-8d6f-43e4-91be-08207a2a6453

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/da0c083b-8d6f-43e4-91be-08207a2a6453
  31st October 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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