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title: "Contract for the Supply of Digital microscope system (VHX-7000 series) to the University of Birmingham"
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# Contract for the Supply of Digital microscope system (VHX-7000 series) to the University of Birmingham

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-843f9d29-b6db-468b-a18a-15a24f8f349a

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## Summary

The University of Birmingham conducted a procurement process for the supply of a Digital microscope system (VHX-7000 series). The contract, valued at £86,271.74, was awarded on 25 May 2022 and is classified under the industry category of Microscopes. The contract period spans from 26 May 2022 to 10 July 2022, with the tender period closing on 25 May 2022. The procurement method used was a Direct Award, aimed at purchasing goods, and the delivery location is in Birmingham, England (postcode B15 2TT).

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the medical and scientific equipment supply sector, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) capable of providing advanced technological products. Companies specialising in microscopy or related fields would be particularly well-suited to compete, as the procurement directly relates to the provision of sophisticated imaging solutions for educational and research purposes.

## Notice

Contract for the Supply of Digital microscope system (VHX-7000 series) to the University of Birmingham

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c9efea97-1329-4ffa-844f-6a6424926a66 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 May 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 25 May 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 May 2022 |
| Contract period | 25 May 2022 - 10 Jul 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £86,271 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £71,893 |
| 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 | KEYENCE (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38510000 - Microscopes

## Release History

- 31 May 2022 at 09:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c9efea97-1329-4ffa-844f-6a6424926a66

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c9efea97-1329-4ffa-844f-6a6424926a66
  31st May 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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