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title: "Contract for the Supply and Installation of FlexStation 3 system"
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buyer: "THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM"
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# Contract for the Supply and Installation of FlexStation 3 system

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6f703a60-4807-42e0-8b66-32b09190d993

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## Summary

The University of Birmingham has awarded a contract for the Supply and Installation of a FlexStation 3 system, classified under the industry category of laboratory, optical and precision equipment. The procurement process concluded with the award on 28 March 2018, after a direct award method was applied, with the tender initially closing on 27 March 2018. The contract period extends from 29 March 2018 to 31 May 2018, with a total contract value of £42,285. The project took place at the University’s Edgbaston campus, Birmingham, England.

This contract offers significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in laboratory equipment and installations. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts, as demonstrated by the awarded supplier, Molecular Devices (UK) Ltd., a large company. Businesses looking to expand their portfolio in the laboratory equipment sector may benefit from engaging with contracts of this nature, leveraging their expertise and competitive pricing to effectively respond to future tenders.

## Notice

Contract for the Supply and Installation of FlexStation 3 system to the University of Birmingham

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b1577ba7-435c-46c5-85f2-fff1af3cd8fa |
| 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 | 5 Mar 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Mar 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Mar 2018 |
| Contract period | 28 Mar 2018 - 31 May 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £42,285 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £42,285 |
| 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 | MOLECULAR DEVICES (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 5 Mar 2019 at 09:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b1577ba7-435c-46c5-85f2-fff1af3cd8fa

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b1577ba7-435c-46c5-85f2-fff1af3cd8fa
  5th March 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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