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title: "Contract for the Supply of Goods"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM"
published: "2018-02-06"
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# Contract for the Supply of Goods

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-92593c3d-feaa-4004-88fa-f91b468b5f93

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## Summary

The procurement process entails a contract for the Supply of Goods, initiated by the University of Birmingham, located in Edgbaston, Birmingham, England. This contract falls under the category of laboratory, optical and precision equipment with a total value of £102,294.78. The procurement method employed was a direct award, and the tender period ended on 26th January 2018. The contract commenced on 5th February 2018 and is scheduled to run until 31st March 2019.

This opportunity represents significant potential for business growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in laboratory equipment or similar goods. The direct award signifies a streamlined procurement process, which may favour businesses that can efficiently meet the requirements set by the University of Birmingham. Companies that demonstrate capability in delivering high-quality laboratory supplies would be well-poised to compete in future similar tenders.

## Notice

Contract for the Supply of Goods

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/58127250-cfb4-45fc-974d-488232430e7b |
| 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 | 6 Feb 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Jan 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Jan 2018 |
| Contract period | 5 Feb 2018 - 31 Mar 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £102,294 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £102,294 |
| 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 | OXFORD NANOPORE TECHNOLOGIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 6 Feb 2018 at 16:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/58127250-cfb4-45fc-974d-488232430e7b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/58127250-cfb4-45fc-974d-488232430e7b
  6th February 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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