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title: "Supply and Installation of FRET/Ca2+ imaging and 4-camera TIRF Microscopes to the University of Birmingham"
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# Supply and Installation of FRET/Ca2+ imaging and 4-camera TIRF Microscopes to the University of Birmingham

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-af197af9-89b3-43ff-ba99-b9657b8fa513

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## Summary

The procurement process is centred around the University of Birmingham, which has completed a tender for the supply and installation of FRET/Ca2+ imaging and 4-camera TIRF microscopes. The procurement, classified under the CPV code for microscopes, took place in Birmingham, England. The tender period concluded on 20th November 2017, with the contract commencing on 19th December 2017 and ending on 27th April 2018. This was an open procurement process, valued at £512,540, and the contract was awarded to Cairn Research Ltd.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in the supply of scientific equipment and laboratory technologies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to consider competing for similar contracts, as the procurement is designed to foster participation from diverse suppliers. Companies in the optics, microscopy, and related sectors may find this an advantageous avenue to expand their market presence and establish relationships with prominent academic institutions.

## Notice

Supply and Installation of FRET/Ca2+ imaging and 4-camera TIRF Microscopes to the University of Birmingham.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d2eb39a0-51c5-46b3-89ea-5841cd14cc08 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Mar 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Nov 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Dec 2017 |
| Contract period | 19 Dec 2017 - 27 Apr 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £512,540 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £512,540 |
| 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 | CAIRN RESEARCH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38510000 - Microscopes

## Release History

- 12 Mar 2019 at 12:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d2eb39a0-51c5-46b3-89ea-5841cd14cc08

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d2eb39a0-51c5-46b3-89ea-5841cd14cc08
  12th March 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3f3e71cc-4c1c-4c0a-9481-dd5e9ee3957d

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