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title: "Supply and Installation of Pyromark Q48 autoprep system"
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buyer: "THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM"
published: "2017-03-13"
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# Supply and Installation of Pyromark Q48 autoprep system

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5ab6b467-1724-4d93-8c2e-9b34d3ebd28c

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the University of Birmingham as the buying organisation, which has issued a tender for the "Supply and Installation of Pyromark Q48 autoprep system." This contract falls under the category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment and is located in Birmingham, England. The procurement method is a direct award, and the contract value is £26,000. The contract period spans from 27 February 2017 to 31 March 2017, following a tender period that closed on 25 January 2017.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the laboratory equipment sector, particularly those who are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), to engage with a prominent educational institution. Companies that specialise in the supply and installation of precision laboratory equipment would find this tender relevant to their capabilities. The successful supplier, QIAGEN Ltd., demonstrates the potential for SMEs to compete in this space, leveraging quality and service to gain contracts with larger organisations.

## Notice

Contract for the Supply and Installation of PyroMark Q48 autoprep system to the University of Birmingham

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e034fd1f-bcb1-471c-96cb-60bff94703b1 |
| 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 | 13 Mar 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Jan 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Jan 2017 |
| Contract period | 27 Feb 2017 - 31 Mar 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £26,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £26,000 |
| 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 | QIAGEN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 13 Mar 2017 at 11:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e034fd1f-bcb1-471c-96cb-60bff94703b1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e034fd1f-bcb1-471c-96cb-60bff94703b1
  13th March 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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