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title: "Contract for the Supply and Installation of Nanosurf Flex-Bio Atomic Force Microscope to the University of Birmingham"
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# Contract for the Supply and Installation of Nanosurf Flex-Bio Atomic Force Microscope to the University of Birmingham

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b9d867c1-378b-46a2-99a3-46e5b390343c

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## Summary

The University of Birmingham has conducted a direct award tender for the supply and installation of a Nanosurf Flex-Bio Atomic Force Microscope, classified under laboratory and optical equipment. The procurement process is currently complete, following an award date of 13 January 2021, with the contract period running from 18 January 2021 to 5 March 2021. The value of the contract was £49,990, and the procurement was executed in Birmingham, England.

This procurement represents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in advanced laboratory instruments, particularly those that can offer high-quality microscopy solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the technology and scientific equipment sectors would be well-suited to engage in similar future tenders, as the university may seek ongoing innovations and competitive offerings for its research needs.

## Notice

Nanosurf Flex-Bio Atomic Force Microscope

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0b642d92-7512-4375-adf4-aba9a5c0faad |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Direct Award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Feb 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Jan 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Jan 2021 |
| Contract period | 18 Jan 2021 - 5 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £49,990 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £49,990 |
| 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 | NANOSURF |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 18 Feb 2021 at 12:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0b642d92-7512-4375-adf4-aba9a5c0faad

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0b642d92-7512-4375-adf4-aba9a5c0faad
  18th February 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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