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title: "Contract for the Supply of Mastersizer 3000 Laser Diffraction System"
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buyer: "THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM"
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# Contract for the Supply of Mastersizer 3000 Laser Diffraction System

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-97a89124-4be8-4e9b-b82f-beb16ae7eb88

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## Summary

The University of Birmingham has completed a procurement process for the supply of a Mastersizer 3000 Laser Diffraction System, classified under the laboratory, optical and precision equipment category. The total value of the contract was £36,460, with the contract period running from 19th March 2018 to 30th March 2018. The procurement method used was a Direct Award, with the tender period ending on 13th March 2018. The contract was awarded to Malvern Panalytical Ltd, situated in Malvern, Worcestershire.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory equipment and precision instruments, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Suppliers able to offer high-quality optical equipment will find a competitive advantage, as the procurement has favourably embraced suppliers with an SME designation. Engaging in such contracts can enhance visibility and facilitate long-term partnerships within the academic and research sectors, paving the way for future opportunities.

## Notice

Contract for the Supply of Mastersizer 3000 Laser Diffraction System

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/32bbb29b-56e8-48fa-b168-4ba9b35ea0d9 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Direct Award SSA |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Mar 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Mar 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Mar 2018 |
| Contract period | 19 Mar 2018 - 30 Mar 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £36,460 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £36,460 |
| 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 | MALVERN PANALYTICAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 19 Mar 2018 at 16:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/32bbb29b-56e8-48fa-b168-4ba9b35ea0d9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/32bbb29b-56e8-48fa-b168-4ba9b35ea0d9
  19th March 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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