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title: "Virtual Bench All-in-one Instrument"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-80279501-f1ba-4c1b-93f4-ecdc69c5bb87"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM"
published: "2018-07-26"
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# Virtual Bench All-in-one Instrument

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-80279501-f1ba-4c1b-93f4-ecdc69c5bb87

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## Summary

The University of Birmingham has initiated a procurement process for the "Virtual Bench All-in-one Instrument", classified under laboratory, optical and precision equipment. The tender currently stands complete, with a value of £164,479.12, and the procurement method employed is an 'Other - Single Contract from SSA'. The tender period concluded on 27th July 2018. The subsequent contract period is set to commence on 1st August 2018 and will run until 28th September 2018, with delivery expected at the university's address in Birmingham, England (B15 2TT).

This procurement presents a substantial opportunity for businesses in the fields of laboratory equipment and software systems. Companies capable of providing high-quality precision instruments or integrated software solutions would be particularly well-suited to participate. Furthermore, since the procurement is not limited to SMEs or VCSEs, large corporations with expertise in delivering such goods may also find opportunities to expand their market presence through this contract.

## Notice

Virtual Bnech All-in-one Instrument

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/08bfd374-8cdc-4bda-b179-eb2a04cb435e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Single Contract from SSA |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Jul 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Jul 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Jul 2018 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2018 - 28 Sep 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £164,479 |
| 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 | NATIONAL INSTRUMENTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 26 Jul 2018 at 14:55 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/08bfd374-8cdc-4bda-b179-eb2a04cb435e
- 26 Jul 2018 at 14:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/08bfd374-8cdc-4bda-b179-eb2a04cb435e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/08bfd374-8cdc-4bda-b179-eb2a04cb435e
  26th July 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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