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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-ada9a813-c630-4654-b19d-af901245b79b

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## Summary

The University of Birmingham has completed the procurement process for laboratory equipment under the tender ID SC12633/24. This procurement, which falls under the industry category of "Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)" (CPV code 38000000), is located in Birmingham, postal code B15 2TT. The procurement was conducted using the "Other - Select" method. Key dates include the tender period ending on 20 May 2024 and the contract period spanning from 21 May 2024 to 31 July 2024. The award was published on 20 November 2024, with MTS Systems Limited being the successful supplier, securing a contract valued at £29,818 GBP.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory equipment supply, particularly SMEs, as indicated by the buyer's suitability criteria favoring small and medium-sized enterprises. For businesses engaged in providing high-precision laboratory equipment, this procurement could serve as a substantial growth opportunity, enabling successful suppliers to establish or expand their presence in the academic and research sector by partnering with a prestigious institution like the University of Birmingham.

## Notice

Laboratory Equipment

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b85c6201-6e76-4355-b7ea-5b43010e2b27 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Select |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 20 May 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 May 2024 |
| Contract period | 20 May 2024 - 31 Jul 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £29,818 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £29,818 |
| 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 | MTS SYSTEMS |

## 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 13:43 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b85c6201-6e76-4355-b7ea-5b43010e2b27

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b85c6201-6e76-4355-b7ea-5b43010e2b27
  20th November 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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