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title: "Contract for the Supply of Goods - Histology Kit"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM"
published: "2017-11-29"
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# Contract for the Supply of Goods - Histology Kit

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6eaf8528-964c-48c9-8272-d255e83f33b4

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## Summary

The University of Birmingham is seeking to enhance its laboratory capabilities through the procurement of a Histology Kit, a contract valued at £37,355.35. This direct award was completed on 21st November 2017, with the contract period running from 23rd November 2017 to 28th February 2018. The procurement process falls under the category of goods, specifically involving laboratory, optical, and precision equipment, with the delivery address located in Birmingham, England. The tender has been marked as complete, thus reflecting a successful procurement process.

This contract presents a valuable opportunity for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), looking to supply laboratory equipment and consumables. Companies specialising in the manufacturing and distribution of laboratory products would find this tender particularly relevant, as the University of Birmingham intends to utilise the awarded Histology Kit to enhance its research and educational capabilities. With the nature of the contract being a direct award, businesses that can demonstrate related experience and capacity may have a competitive edge for future collaborations with the university.

## Notice

Contract for the Supply of Goods - Histology Kit

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/12ec0c92-f4d9-44a0-98c5-c3adf84004c4 |
| 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 | 29 Nov 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Nov 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Nov 2017 |
| Contract period | 23 Nov 2017 - 28 Feb 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £37,355 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £37,355 |
| 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 29 Nov 2017 at 10:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/12ec0c92-f4d9-44a0-98c5-c3adf84004c4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/12ec0c92-f4d9-44a0-98c5-c3adf84004c4
  29th November 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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