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title: "Contract for the Supply and Installation of nCounter Flex Analysis System for the University of Birmingham"
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# Contract for the Supply and Installation of nCounter Flex Analysis System for the University of Birmingham

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-78feccb4-aaad-420f-91f7-5e1456369617

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## Summary

The University of Birmingham has successfully completed a tender process for the supply and installation of the nCounter Flex Analysis System. This procurement falls under the category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment, with a total contract value of £212,204. The procurement method employed was a direct award, and the contract period commenced on 4th October 2019 and concluded on 29th November 2019. The tender period ended on 2nd October 2019, and the relevant delivery address was located in Birmingham, England.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory equipment, particularly those involved in analytical systems and related technologies. Companies that can provide innovative solutions or services in the field of precision instruments would be well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. Engaging with planning and tendering processes like this one can enhance business visibility and growth in the competitive healthcare and research sectors.

## Notice

Contract for the Supply and Installation of nCounter Flex Analysis System for the University of Birmingham

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5899bacf-1883-42a6-b7af-323c6829114d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Direct Award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Oct 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Oct 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Oct 2019 |
| Contract period | 3 Oct 2019 - 29 Nov 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £212,204 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 | NANOSTRING TECHNOLOGIES EUROPE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 21 Oct 2019 at 12:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5899bacf-1883-42a6-b7af-323c6829114d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5899bacf-1883-42a6-b7af-323c6829114d
  21st October 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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