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title: "Service Contract for 5 LC-MS Instruments"
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buyer: "THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM"
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# Service Contract for 5 LC-MS Instruments

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a21b98c3-1441-4b31-acbc-0d0a4f137679

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## Summary

The University of Birmingham is seeking to procure a service contract for the maintenance of five LC-MS instruments, valued at £100,585.04. The contract falls under the category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment services. The procurement process was executed through a direct award, with the contract period commencing on 1st October 2018 and concluding on 30th September 2019. The tender was concluded on 13th September 2018.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in laboratory services and equipment maintenance, particularly those classified as small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Providers with expertise in servicing high-tech laboratory instruments would be particularly well-suited to compete for similar contracts in the future, as the university continues to prioritise efficient and reliable service delivery for its equipment.

## Notice

Service Contract for 5 LC-MS Instruments

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/07f09d0f-a13c-4bba-a93c-78822df8dd1a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Direct Award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Oct 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Sep 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Sep 2018 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2018 - 30 Sep 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,585 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £100,585 |
| 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 | THERMOFISHER SCIENTIFIC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 2 Oct 2018 at 10:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/07f09d0f-a13c-4bba-a93c-78822df8dd1a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/07f09d0f-a13c-4bba-a93c-78822df8dd1a
  2nd October 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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