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title: "Contract for the Supply and Installation of MESO QuickPlex SQ 120MM Reader to the University of Birmingham"
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# Contract for the Supply and Installation of MESO QuickPlex SQ 120MM Reader to the University of Birmingham

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-793a5adb-fab9-4fe1-b4b9-69340c072cd8

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## Summary

The University of Birmingham has completed a procurement process for the supply and installation of a MESO QuickPlex SQ 120MM Reader, classified under laboratory, optical and precision equipment. This tender, identified as SC9040/21, was awarded following a direct procurement method and had a total contract value of £39,789.48. The relevant procurement stage is the Award, with the contract period commencing on 25 March 2021 and concluding on 31 March 2021. The contract was published on 26 July 2021, and the delivery is to be made to Birmingham, specifically the postal code B15 2TT.

This victory presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the laboratory equipment sector, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) capable of supplying high-quality scientific instruments. Companies with expertise in precision instrumentation and those capable of installation services would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts in the future, allowing them to expand their market presence and enhance their offerings in the competitive public procurement landscape.

## Notice

e MESO QuickPlex SQ 120MM System

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3cde1e61-338f-4056-91fb-d7f8ead7dfd7 |
| 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 | 26 Jul 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | 25 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £39,789 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £39,789 |
| 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 | MESO SCALE DISCOVERY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 26 Jul 2021 at 14:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3cde1e61-338f-4056-91fb-d7f8ead7dfd7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3cde1e61-338f-4056-91fb-d7f8ead7dfd7
  26th July 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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