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title: "Leica EM AFS2 - Automatic Freeze Substitution System"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-61c00174-f438-4308-98db-e585b518bd80"
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buyer: "THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM"
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# Leica EM AFS2 - Automatic Freeze Substitution System

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-61c00174-f438-4308-98db-e585b518bd80

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## Summary

The University of Birmingham has conducted a procurement process for a contract titled "Leica EM AFS2 - Automatic Freeze Substitution System." This contract falls within the industry category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment, valued at £28,965.46. The contract period commenced on 29th January 2021 and concluded on 23rd April 2021, with the procurement stage now complete. The procurement was executed through a direct award method, and the delivery location is specified as Birmingham, England. The tender period ended on 28th January 2021.

This tender presents opportunities for SMEs, particularly those specialising in laboratory and precision equipment supply. Businesses that offer similar goods and have strong delivery capabilities would be well-positioned to compete in future tenders. Engaging with established contracts can enhance visibility and credibility for smaller firms, potentially opening the door to further collaboration with reputable institutions like the University of Birmingham.

## Notice

Leica EM AFS2 - Automatic Freeze Substitution System

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/60f1a3a7-a43f-4c47-b281-c158b57dea64 |
| 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 | 1 Apr 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Jan 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Jan 2021 |
| Contract period | 29 Jan 2021 - 23 Apr 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £28,965 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £161,672 |
| 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 | LEICA MICROSYSTEMS (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 1 Apr 2021 at 14:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/60f1a3a7-a43f-4c47-b281-c158b57dea64

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/60f1a3a7-a43f-4c47-b281-c158b57dea64
  1st April 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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