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title: "Contract for the Supply and Installation of an Olympus IX83 Inverted Microscope Upgrade to the University of Birmingham"
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# Contract for the Supply and Installation of an Olympus IX83 Inverted Microscope Upgrade to the University of Birmingham

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-91bb70e1-f3fe-480a-b784-e43a98c55f13

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## Summary

The University of Birmingham has awarded a contract for the Supply and Installation of an Olympus IX83 Inverted Microscope Upgrade. The procurement method used was Competitive quotation (below threshold). The total contract value is £82,959.25 GBP. The contract period is from February 22, 2023, to March 31, 2023. The contracting authority is THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM located in Birmingham, United Kingdom. The industry category is Microscopes, and the tender was at the award stage as of February 13, 2023.

This tender offers business growth opportunities for SMEs interested in supplying and installing scientific equipment. Companies specialising in supplying laboratory instruments and equipment would be well-suited to compete. The University of Birmingham, as the buyer, is seeking to upgrade its research facilities, creating a potential avenue for suppliers to showcase their expertise in the scientific equipment industry. The competitive quotation procurement method opens the door for smaller businesses to participate in the tendering process, encouraging competition and innovation in the industry.

## Notice

Contract for the Supply and Installation of an Olympus IX83 Inverted Microscope Upgrade to the University of Birmingham

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e208acfc-9f87-41f0-a98b-5090aa9424f8 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Mar 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Feb 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Feb 2023 |
| Contract period | 22 Feb 2023 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £82,959 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £82,959 |
| 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 | EVIDENT EUROPE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38510000 - Microscopes

## Release History

- 10 Mar 2023 at 15:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e208acfc-9f87-41f0-a98b-5090aa9424f8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e208acfc-9f87-41f0-a98b-5090aa9424f8
  10th March 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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