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title: "Supply and Installation of Cytation 5 Microscopes"
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# Supply and Installation of Cytation 5 Microscopes

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5e0c2da9-4c1c-4937-9dd6-bde0005fd87e

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## Summary

The University of Birmingham has completed a tender for the supply and installation of Cytation 5 microscopes, valued at £59,993.97. This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically classified as microscopes (CPV code: 38510000). The contract period commenced on 19 November 2018 and will conclude on 21 December 2018. The tender period ended on 15 November 2018, concluding all bidding activities prior to the contract award.

This contract presents notable opportunities for companies specialising in laboratory equipment and installation services, particularly those with capabilities in supplying advanced microscopy technology. Businesses that possess the qualifications to compete in this tender must be able to demonstrate expertise in quality assurance and the technical support often required in such high-stakes scientific environments. Small to medium-sized enterprises, as well as larger firms, may find this award an excellent avenue for expanding their market presence within the scientific community.

## Notice

Contract for the supply and installation of Cytation 5 microscope.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/93cf8f1c-fec7-47b4-8a3d-e1568f9cd97f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Direct Award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Nov 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Nov 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Nov 2018 |
| Contract period | 19 Nov 2018 - 21 Dec 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £59,993 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £59,993 |
| 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 | BIOTEK INSTRUMENTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38510000 - Microscopes

## Release History

- 19 Nov 2018 at 17:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/93cf8f1c-fec7-47b4-8a3d-e1568f9cd97f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/93cf8f1c-fec7-47b4-8a3d-e1568f9cd97f
  19th November 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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