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title: "Contract for the Supply of and Installation of AXRD Benchtop Powder Diffractometer"
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buyer: "THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM"
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# Contract for the Supply of and Installation of AXRD Benchtop Powder Diffractometer

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-960681d8-b62a-46a4-b416-0eb53bedc153

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## Summary

The University of Birmingham has completed a procurement process for the supply and installation of an AXRD Benchtop Powder Diffractometer. The contract, valued at £73,815, falls within the laboratory and precision equipment category and was conducted as a limited competitive quotation below threshold. The procurement period concluded on 13 June 2018, with the contract commencing the following day and expected to run until 21 September 2018. The delivery address for this procurement is located in Birmingham, England (B15 2TT).

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the manufacturing and laboratory equipment sectors, particularly those specialising in precision instruments. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this contract highly accessible given the competitive quotation method employed by the buying organisation. Companies that are agile in providing high-quality laboratory equipment solutions could enhance their business profile and gain valuable experience through participation in such contracts.

## Notice

Contract for the Supply of and Installation of AXRD Benchtop Powder Diffractometer

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0c75c006-9909-4b18-94a1-a338f30922b5 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Jun 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Jun 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Jun 2018 |
| Contract period | 13 Jun 2018 - 21 Sep 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £73,815 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £73,815 |
| 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 | PROTO MANUFACTURING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 15 Jun 2018 at 08:02 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0c75c006-9909-4b18-94a1-a338f30922b5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0c75c006-9909-4b18-94a1-a338f30922b5
  15th June 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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