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title: "Contract for the supply and installation of Vectra Polaris 2.0 and aligned Mantra 2.0 Platforms to the University of Birmingham"
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# Contract for the supply and installation of Vectra Polaris 2.0 and aligned Mantra 2.0 Platforms to the University of Birmingham

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a1b5b59d-c2a4-4f02-acef-74695233bf2a

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## Summary

The University of Birmingham has awarded a contract for the supply and installation of Vectra Polaris 2.0 and Mantra 2.0 Platforms, worth £320,529.28. This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically laboratory, optical, and precision equipment, and is designated as a tender process that has been completed. The procurement process began with the tender period, which concluded on 18th December 2019, while the contract duration ran from 20th December 2019 to 31st January 2020. The programme's location is in Birmingham, England.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses that specialise in laboratory and optical equipment. Suppliers capable of providing high-quality installation services and those experienced in technological systems aligned with the university's requirements would be particularly well-suited to compete. Additionally, large-scale providers, like Akoya Biosciences Inc, may also provide valuable insights into innovative solutions that can aid in enhancing procurement dynamics in this industry.

## Notice

Contract for the supply and installation of a Vectra Polaris 2.0 and aligned Mantra 2.0 Platforms to the University of Birmingham.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e489023f-da7f-4cdd-ad35-1bfc748ba08b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - VEAT |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Jan 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Dec 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Dec 2019 |
| Contract period | 20 Dec 2019 - 31 Jan 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £320,529 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £320,529 |
| 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 | AKOYA BIOSCIENCES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 3 Jan 2020 at 11:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e489023f-da7f-4cdd-ad35-1bfc748ba08b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e489023f-da7f-4cdd-ad35-1bfc748ba08b
  3rd January 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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