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title: "Supply And Installation of HVLE for Petrological Microscopes"
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buyer: "THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM"
published: "2018-06-01"
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# Supply And Installation of HVLE for Petrological Microscopes

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-921da7cd-10fe-4b55-bc21-b4714520c727

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## Summary

The University of Birmingham has successfully completed a procurement process for the supply and installation of a High Valve Laboratory (HVLE) for Petrological Microscopes, valued at £345,000, through a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period commenced on 1st June 2018 and is set to conclude on 30th July 2018. This procurement falls within the goods category, particularly focusing on microscopes, with the delivery address located in Birmingham, England. The tender closed on 31st May 2018.

This contract presents an excellent opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) operating within the scientific equipment supply and installation sector to engage with a prestigious educational institution. Businesses that specialise in laboratory equipment, particularly in microscopy and related services, would be well-equipped to explore similar tenders. Competing for such contracts can enhance their market presence and foster growth through strategic involvement in the academic and research sectors.

## Notice

Supply And Installation of a High Valve Laboratory (HVLE) for Petrological Microscopes

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/227a09c3-db0d-40b4-857f-93a890e350e5 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Jun 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 31 May 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 May 2018 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2018 - 30 Jul 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £345,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £345,000 |
| 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 | CARL ZEISS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38510000 - Microscopes

## Release History

- 1 Jun 2018 at 09:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/227a09c3-db0d-40b4-857f-93a890e350e5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/227a09c3-db0d-40b4-857f-93a890e350e5
  1st June 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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