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title: "Contract for the Supply and Installation of a ARC200 (Base Model) to the University of Birmingham"
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# Contract for the Supply and Installation of a ARC200 (Base Model) to the University of Birmingham

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9065dc74-db95-4316-9c7b-7ce5f40edaed

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## Summary

The University of Birmingham has successfully completed the procurement process for the supply and installation of an ARC200 (Base Model) in the laboratory equipment sector. The contract, valued at £57,669.20, was awarded to Arcast, Inc. The contract period commenced on 29 March 2021 and concluded on 6 July 2021. This award is part of a direct procurement method, following a tender that was officially closed on 10 March 2021. The project took place in Birmingham, England, focusing specifically on the classification of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment.

This contract represents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in laboratory and optical equipment, particularly those involved in manufacturing or supplying precision instruments. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) looking to expand their footprint in the educational sector may find engaging with similar contracts beneficial. Given that the procurement was acquired through direct award, businesses with established relationships or offerings suited to academic institutions are well-positioned to compete effectively in future tenders.

## Notice

Contract for the Supply and Installation of a ARC200 (Base Model) to the University of Birmingham

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e5f2254c-8b49-40b5-a072-88e716aebce8 |
| 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 | 22 Jun 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | 28 Mar 2021 - 6 Jul 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £57,669 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £57,669 |
| 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 | ARCAST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 22 Jun 2021 at 09:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e5f2254c-8b49-40b5-a072-88e716aebce8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e5f2254c-8b49-40b5-a072-88e716aebce8
  22nd June 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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