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title: "Contract For the Supply of Goods"
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buyer: "THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM"
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# Contract For the Supply of Goods

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8bd268f6-7a90-40ee-a8ff-2dfa5856bfeb

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## Summary

The tender titled "Contract For the Supply of Goods" was initiated by The University of Birmingham, a prominent educational organisation located in Birmingham, England. This procurement process falls under the category of goods, specifically classified as laboratory, optical and precision equipment, and had a total estimated value of £179,477.28. The tender period concluded on 17th October 2017, and the contract was awarded to Keysight Technologies UK Ltd, with the contract execution period spanning from 24th October 2017 to 22nd December 2017. The procurement method used was a direct award, indicating a streamlined selection process.

This contract represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in supplying laboratory and precision equipment, particularly those that are small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) since the tender is suitable for them. Companies with expertise in high-quality goods relevant to the academic and research sectors may find this procurement particularly advantageous, as it allows for growth in their business by establishing relationships with esteemed institutions like The University of Birmingham.

## Notice

Contract for the Supply of Goods

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a84afa1e-f7fc-4256-9ce4-f485161035cb |
| 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 | 31 Oct 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Oct 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Oct 2017 |
| Contract period | 23 Oct 2017 - 22 Dec 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £179,477 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £179,477 |
| 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 | KEYSIGHT TECHNOLOGIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 31 Oct 2017 at 11:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a84afa1e-f7fc-4256-9ce4-f485161035cb

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a84afa1e-f7fc-4256-9ce4-f485161035cb
  31st October 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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