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title: "Laboratory Equipment"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM"
published: "2024-11-20"
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# Laboratory Equipment

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-60d5cc12-8f6d-41c4-9032-6428846ca004

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## Summary

The University of Birmingham has completed a procurement process for the supply of laboratory equipment, categorized under laboratory, optical, and precision equipment (excluding glasses). This tender, identified by SC12843/24, received a single contract from three quotes. The procurement process concluded with the awarding stage, having an award notice published on 20th November 2024, and the equipment is to be delivered at the postal code B15 2TT, Birmingham, England. The contract period spanned from 11th July 2024 to 31st July 2024, with the tender period ending on 10th July 2024. The total contract value is GBP 103,890.8.

This procurement represents a significant business opportunity for suppliers specialising in laboratory equipment, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The method of selecting a single contract from three quotes allows for competitive participation and could foster business growth by providing a reference for future tender opportunities. With The University of Birmingham as a reputable buyer, successful suppliers, like Coherent Europe B.V., can gain notable market credibility, setting a strong precedent for future bids in similar sectors.

## Notice

Laboratory Equipment

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c7e16926-a284-414a-8351-b5b4a33e5c44 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Single Contract from 3 Quotes |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | 10 Jul 2024 - 31 Jul 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £103,890 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £103,890 |
| 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 | COHERENT EUROPE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 20 Nov 2024 at 14:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c7e16926-a284-414a-8351-b5b4a33e5c44

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c7e16926-a284-414a-8351-b5b4a33e5c44
  20th November 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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