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title: "Laboratory Equipment"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM"
published: "2024-11-20"
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# Laboratory Equipment

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a31c0d09-7714-4336-974d-83be5936b49e

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## Summary

The University of Birmingham has completed the procurement process for the contract titled "Laboratory Equipment" within the industry category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. This procurement, managed as a single contract from SSA, falls under the goods category. The contract, valued at £35,282, involves the delivery of laboratory equipment to the postal code B15 2TT in Birmingham. The procurement period concluded on 7th July 2024, with the contract period spanning from 8th July 2024 to 31st July 2024. Key personnel include Richard Holmes at the University of Birmingham, reachable at r.holmes@bham.ac.uk. The award stage has been reached, with Agar Scientific Ltd being the awarded supplier as of 9th July 2024.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), given its suitability for such entities. Companies specialising in laboratory and precision equipment manufacturing and supply are ideally positioned to benefit. Successful bidders like Agar Scientific Ltd, an SME, demonstrate the potential for smaller suppliers to secure valuable contracts by meeting the specific needs outlined by academic institutions such as The University of Birmingham. This procurement opens avenues for SMEs to become key players in supplying academic research institutions, thereby expanding their market presence and capabilities.

## Notice

Laboratory Equipment

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4708174e-5f6d-4856-ad4f-c0fdb7b559f8 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Single contract from SSA |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | 7 Jul 2024 - 31 Jul 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £35,282 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £35,282 |
| 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 | AGAR SCIENTIFIC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 20 Nov 2024 at 13:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4708174e-5f6d-4856-ad4f-c0fdb7b559f8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4708174e-5f6d-4856-ad4f-c0fdb7b559f8
  20th November 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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