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title: "Supply and Installation of Two-Photon Microscope"
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buyer: "THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM"
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# Supply and Installation of Two-Photon Microscope

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6507a045-4a15-4aec-9f44-701a1fa21962

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## Summary

The University of Birmingham has successfully completed a procurement process for the supply and installation of a Two-Photon Microscope under contract reference SC5499/17. The procurement, classified under the CPV code 38510000 (Microscopes), utilized a direct award method and was aimed at acquiring goods valued at £54,365. The contract commenced on 14 April 2017 and concluded on 11 August 2017. The buying organisation is located in Edgbaston, Birmingham, with a postal code of B15 2TT. The contract was awarded to Femtonics Ltd on 4 April 2017, with the official announcement published on 25 May 2017.

This procurement opportunity presents significant potential for growth, especially for businesses specialising in scientific equipment and technology. Suppliers with expertise in high-precision instrumentation and the capacity to deliver custom installations would be particularly well-positioned to compete in similar upcoming tenders. The focus on small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) further encourages innovative companies to engage in the academic and research sectors, fostering collaboration and advancements in technology within the industry.

## Notice

Contract for the Supply and Installation of Two-Photon Microscope to the University of Birmingham University Contract Ref: SC5499/17

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c5022da1-a798-4f5e-ad2d-8160d482c120 |
| 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 | 25 May 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Mar 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Apr 2017 |
| Contract period | 13 Apr 2017 - 11 Aug 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £54,365 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £54,365 |
| 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 | FEMTONICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38510000 - Microscopes

## Release History

- 25 May 2017 at 08:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c5022da1-a798-4f5e-ad2d-8160d482c120

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c5022da1-a798-4f5e-ad2d-8160d482c120
  25th May 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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