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title: "Contract for the Supply of Portable Spectrometers to the University of Birmingham"
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buyer: "THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM"
published: "2023-06-16"
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# Contract for the Supply of Portable Spectrometers to the University of Birmingham

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a211a90b-06c9-48b4-8041-26dc54dde830

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## Summary

The University of Birmingham has awarded a contract for the supply of Portable Spectrometers. The contract falls under the goods category with a value of £35,411.20 GBP. The procurement method used was Other - Direct Award. The tender period ended on 15th May 2023, with the contract period beginning on 1st June 2023 and ending on 30th May 2026. The location of the procurement is Birmingham, United Kingdom.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses, particularly SMEs, involved in Laboratory, optical and precision equipment supply. Companies suited to compete should provide high-quality portable spectrometers. The University of Birmingham is the buying organisation, and the awarded supplier is Ocean Optics B.V. This contract can be beneficial for businesses aiming to establish long-term partnerships in the academic equipment supply sector.

## Notice

Contract for the Supply of Portable Spectrometers to the University of Birmingham

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e5191cda-cc88-4dc6-b410-822e286ae20d |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Jun 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 15 May 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 May 2023 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2023 - 30 May 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £35,411 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £35,411 |
| 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 | OCEAN OPTICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 16 Jun 2023 at 11:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e5191cda-cc88-4dc6-b410-822e286ae20d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e5191cda-cc88-4dc6-b410-822e286ae20d
  16th June 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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