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title: "Contract for the Supply of Goods"
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buyer: "THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM"
published: "2018-03-07"
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# Contract for the Supply of Goods

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b03c66e8-16cb-4d2b-9c8f-b4f8b1c90401

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## Summary

The procurement process for the supply of goods was conducted by The University of Birmingham, based in Edgbaston, Birmingham. This contract, valued at £32,500, falls under the industry category of laboratory, optical and precision equipment. The procurement was completed with a direct award under the method 'Direct Award SSA'. The tender period ended on 31 January 2018, with the contract effective from 6 March 2018 and running until 14 June 2018.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses looking to expand in the goods sector, particularly those that supply laboratory and precision equipment. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would find themselves well-suited to compete, as the contracting authority appears to support SME participation. Companies capable of providing similar supplies should consider engaging with this or future tenders presented by The University of Birmingham to enhance their business prospects.

## Notice

Contract for the Supply of Goods

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3f00bd1d-3365-4f04-97cf-965996c19b0c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Direct Award SSA |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Mar 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Jan 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Jan 2018 |
| Contract period | 6 Mar 2018 - 14 Jun 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £32,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £32,500 |
| 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 | LOT-QUANTUM DESIGN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 7 Mar 2018 at 09:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3f00bd1d-3365-4f04-97cf-965996c19b0c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3f00bd1d-3365-4f04-97cf-965996c19b0c
  7th March 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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