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title: "Service Contract Renewal for 2 flow cytometers Astrios and Gallios"
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buyer: "THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM"
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# Service Contract Renewal for 2 flow cytometers Astrios and Gallios

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b1102312-18ed-4a10-a17d-dc53f30093b9

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## Summary

The University of Birmingham is seeking a service contract renewal for two flow cytometers, specifically the Astrios and Gallios, with a total value of £32,874.75. This procurement process falls under the category of repair and maintenance services for precision equipment (CPV code 50430000). The award was made on 8th August 2018, and the contract commenced on 20th August 2018, running until 28th February 2019. This was a direct award procedure, and the delivery address is located in Birmingham, England (B15 2TT).

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses in the medical and laboratory equipment maintenance sector to expand their services and client base. Companies that specialise in the repair and servicing of precision laboratory instruments, particularly in flow cytometry, would be well-positioned to compete in similar future contracts. The experience catering to large educational institutions may also provide a competitive edge in securing such service contracts.

## Notice

Service Contract Renewal for 2 flow cytometers Astrios and Gallios

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/16b716c3-2185-430d-a708-96518df573e4 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Direct Award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Aug 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Aug 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Aug 2018 |
| Contract period | 19 Aug 2018 - 28 Feb 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £32,874 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £32,874 |
| 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 | BECKMAN COULTER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50430000 - Repair and maintenance services of precision equipment

## Release History

- 21 Aug 2018 at 08:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/16b716c3-2185-430d-a708-96518df573e4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/16b716c3-2185-430d-a708-96518df573e4
  21st August 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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