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title: "Contract for Supply and Installation"
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buyer: "THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM"
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# Contract for Supply and Installation

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-72e173d1-eabd-4ae2-9373-6bbaf4e49a80

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## Summary

The University of Birmingham has completed a public procurement process for the contract titled "Contract for Supply and Installation," aimed at acquiring a Hitachi TM3030 Plus Tabletop Microscope. This procurement falls under the industry category of laboratory, optical and precision equipment, and the contract was awarded following a direct procurement method. The tender period ended on 9th June 2017, and the contract commenced on 12th June 2017, with an expected completion date of 31st July 2020. The total contract value is £79,400, and the delivery location is Birmingham, England.

This contract presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in laboratory equipment and services. Businesses that offer similar precision instruments or related services would be well-positioned to compete in future tenders with the University of Birmingham or similar educational institutions. Engaging in this sector could facilitate business growth and expansion, especially for companies focused on innovative and high-quality laboratory solutions.

## Notice

Contract for the Supply and Installation of Hitachi TM3030 Plus Tabletop Microscope

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/feb09161-d70c-4aa1-adad-278251ef6f3f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Jun 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Jun 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 May 2017 |
| Contract period | 11 Jun 2017 - 31 Jul 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £79,400 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £45,290 |
| 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

- 14 Jun 2017 at 12:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/feb09161-d70c-4aa1-adad-278251ef6f3f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/feb09161-d70c-4aa1-adad-278251ef6f3f
  14th June 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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