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title: "Contract for the Supply and Installation of Gatan Rio 9 Camera plus accessories to the University of Birmingham"
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# Contract for the Supply and Installation of Gatan Rio 9 Camera plus accessories to the University of Birmingham

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a1ff4908-6c8c-4e89-a01a-47abdd105067

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## Summary

The University of Birmingham has completed a tender process for the supply and installation of a Gatan Rio 9 Camera plus accessories. The contract, with a value of £81,673.58 GBP, was awarded to AMETEK (GB) Limited. The tender was classified under the industry category of 'Photo or video attachments for microscopes'. The procurement method used was a limited competitive quotation process. The tender had a deadline for submissions on February 26, 2023, and the contract period is scheduled from February 27, 2023, to March 31, 2023, located at University of Birmingham, B15 2TT, United Kingdom.

This awarded contract for the supply and installation of specialised camera equipment to the University of Birmingham presents an opportunity for businesses, especially those in the photo or video attachments industry, to explore growth prospects. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to compete for such tenders due to the suitability preference indicated in the procurement process. The competitive quotation method employed also creates avenues for businesses with innovative solutions to participate and potentially secure contracts in the university's procurement process.

## Notice

Contract for the Supply and Installation of Gatan Rio 9 Camera plus accessories to the University of Birmingham

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1ad4fe7c-6a6c-4a07-9eb6-b88ea8f618cf |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Mar 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Feb 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Feb 2023 |
| Contract period | 27 Feb 2023 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £81,673 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £81,673 |
| 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 | AMETEK (GB |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38519300 - Photo or video attachments for microscopes

## Release History

- 10 Mar 2023 at 15:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1ad4fe7c-6a6c-4a07-9eb6-b88ea8f618cf

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1ad4fe7c-6a6c-4a07-9eb6-b88ea8f618cf
  10th March 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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