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title: "Contract for the Supply of Goods"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-8280217d-e44c-41e2-8503-8bedaf124e77"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM"
published: "2018-03-27"
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# Contract for the Supply of Goods

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8280217d-e44c-41e2-8503-8bedaf124e77

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## Summary

The University of Birmingham has completed a contract titled "Contract for the Supply of Goods" in the industry category of laboratory, optical and precision equipment, excluding glasses. The total value of the contract amounted to £39,309. This procurement process involved a direct award single source approval method. The contract period commenced on 22 March 2018 and concluded on 30 April 2018, with the tender period ending on 6 March 2018.

This tender presents a notable opportunity for growth, particularly for businesses specialising in laboratory and precision equipment. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can provide high-quality goods in this niche may find themselves well-positioned to engage in future similar contracts. Suppliers like Gill Instruments, who previously participated, demonstrate the type of larger-scale companies that have successfully navigated this procurement process.

## Notice

Contract for the Supply of Goods

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b7beedad-cc52-4a9b-bc58-1a145207b35e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Direct Award Single Source Approval |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Mar 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Mar 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Mar 2018 |
| Contract period | 22 Mar 2018 - 30 Apr 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £39,309 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £39,309 |
| 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 | GILL INSTRUMENTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 27 Mar 2018 at 11:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b7beedad-cc52-4a9b-bc58-1a145207b35e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b7beedad-cc52-4a9b-bc58-1a145207b35e
  27th March 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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