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title: "Supply of TECAN COVID-19 Testing Consumables to the University of Birmingham"
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# Supply of TECAN COVID-19 Testing Consumables to the University of Birmingham

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-68a6e4d0-7578-460e-95b8-cac775b1bf8f

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## Summary

The procurement process for the supply of TECAN COVID-19 Testing Consumables was conducted by The University of Birmingham, focusing on testing instruments within the miscellaneous evaluation category. The tender, identified as SC8655/20, was completed with a contract value of £52,293.46. The procurement method used was a direct award, with the contract period running from 23rd October 2020 to 31st October 2020. The tender period ended on 22nd September 2020, and the goods were to be delivered to Birmingham, England (postal code B15 2TT).

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth for businesses in the medical supplies sector, especially those specialising in testing instruments or similar goods. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be well-suited to compete for future contracts of this nature, given the direct award process, which may favour established suppliers capable of fulfilling specific medical requirements. Companies with experience in high-volume, rapid delivery of healthcare products may be particularly competitive in similar upcoming tenders.

## Notice

Supply of TECAN COVID-19 Testing Consumables to the University of Birmingham

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/31368794-6389-4f57-9044-c9c80dfe8f29 |
| 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 Dec 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Sep 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Sep 2020 |
| Contract period | 22 Oct 2020 - 31 Oct 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £52,293 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £52,293 |
| 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 | TECAN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38900000 - Miscellaneous evaluation or testing instruments

## Release History

- 1 Dec 2020 at 16:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/31368794-6389-4f57-9044-c9c80dfe8f29

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/31368794-6389-4f57-9044-c9c80dfe8f29
  1st December 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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