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title: "Contract for the Supply and Installation of Hitachi TM4000Plus Tabletop Microscope"
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buyer: "THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM"
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# Contract for the Supply and Installation of Hitachi TM4000Plus Tabletop Microscope

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-689604de-dfeb-4532-a3a4-29bd60742ec5

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## Summary

The University of Birmingham has recently completed a procurement process for the contract titled "Contract for the Supply and Installation of Hitachi TM4000Plus Tabletop Microscope." This procurement falls under the category of laboratory, optical and precision equipment, with a contract value of £78,788. The contract period commenced on 17 December 2018 and concluded on 15 February 2019. The procurement method executed was a direct award, with the tender period officially ending on 5 December 2018 at 23:59:59.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses in the laboratory equipment sector, particularly those specialising in the supply and installation of sophisticated scientific instruments. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly suited to respond to such tenders, as they often provide innovative solutions and personalised service. Companies with expertise in optical and precision equipment should consider engaging with procurement processes similar to this one to expand their client base and enhance their market presence.

## Notice

Contract for the Supply and Installation of Hitachi TM4000Plus Tabletop Microscope to the University of Birmingham.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d84b11bd-5002-4c12-809f-62d1cdd27897 |
| 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 | 19 Dec 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Dec 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Dec 2018 |
| Contract period | 17 Dec 2018 - 15 Feb 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £78,788 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £78,788 |
| 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 | HITACHI HIGH-TECHNOLOGIES EUROPE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 19 Dec 2018 at 09:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d84b11bd-5002-4c12-809f-62d1cdd27897

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d84b11bd-5002-4c12-809f-62d1cdd27897
  19th December 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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