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title: "Supply of KingFisher Flex Purification System to the University of Birmingham"
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# Supply of KingFisher Flex Purification System to the University of Birmingham

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8c2863c6-e905-406f-b2fd-e724d0cacfae

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## Summary

The University of Birmingham has recently completed a public procurement process for the supply of the KingFisher Flex Purification System, aimed at enhancing their Covid-19 testing capabilities. This tender, classified under the laboratory equipment industry, was valued at £267,942.29 and was awarded on August 21, 2020. The procurement method utilised for this contract was a direct award, and the contract period commenced on August 24, 2020, concluding on October 30, 2020. The delivery address for the equipment is in Birmingham, England, postcode B15 2TT.

This contract presents valuable opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory and precision equipment, particularly those with offerings aligned to Covid-19 testing technologies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement process allows for their involvement. Companies that provide innovative healthcare solutions or equipment manufacturing capabilities and are able to meet the specified requirements would be well-suited to compete in similar future tenders.

## Notice

Supply of KingFisher Flex Purification System to the University of Birmingham. Equipment to run a Turnkey Lab for Pillar 2 Covid 19 testing.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/05a07f86-294c-4deb-8ef5-49252f3d12a0 |
| 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 | 16 Nov 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Aug 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Aug 2020 |
| Contract period | 23 Aug 2020 - 30 Oct 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £267,942 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £267,942 |
| 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 | FISHER SCIENTIFIC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 16 Nov 2020 at 15:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/05a07f86-294c-4deb-8ef5-49252f3d12a0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/05a07f86-294c-4deb-8ef5-49252f3d12a0
  16th November 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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