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title: "Contract for the Supply of Electron Microscopes to the University of Birmingham"
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# Contract for the Supply of Electron Microscopes to the University of Birmingham

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6d6df912-3d12-4ac2-aa9b-867d40e9e456

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## Summary

The University of Birmingham has successfully completed the procurement process for the supply and installation of electron microscopes. This contract, identified as SC8537/20, falls under the goods category and has a total value of £50,172. The delivery address is located in Birmingham, with the contract period running from 27th August 2020 to 31st July 2021. The procurement was carried out through a direct award method, with the tender period concluding on 28th July 2020.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for SMEs in the technology and scientific equipment sectors, particularly those specialising in laboratory equipment. Companies that can provide sophisticated precision instruments and installation services would be well-positioned to benefit from similar contracts in the future, especially given the emphasis on advanced technology in educational institutions like the University of Birmingham.

## Notice

Contract for the Supply and Installation of Electron Microscopes to the University of Birmingham

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a14b6dff-ef4a-4d98-9e7f-9dc87128a5bf |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Aug 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Jul 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Jul 2020 |
| Contract period | 26 Aug 2020 - 31 Jul 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,172 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £50,172 |
| 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 | JEOL(U.K.)LIMITED |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 28 Aug 2020 at 15:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a14b6dff-ef4a-4d98-9e7f-9dc87128a5bf

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a14b6dff-ef4a-4d98-9e7f-9dc87128a5bf
  28th August 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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