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title: "Contract for the supply of Laser Scanners to the University of Birmingham"
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buyer: "THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM"
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# Contract for the supply of Laser Scanners to the University of Birmingham

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c11455c7-4852-404f-b365-9e18f3ed8aa3

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## Summary

The University of Birmingham has successfully completed the procurement process for the supply of Laser Scanners, specifically the Faro 3D Focus S 70 HDR model, with contract performance taking place from 5th June 2020 to 14th August 2020. The total contract value was £37,970.91, and this procurement was executed via a direct award method, concluding on 13th March 2020. The contract location is in Birmingham, England, within the laboratory, optical and precision equipment category.

This tender represents an opportunity for businesses specialising in laboratory and precision equipment, particularly SMEs, to enhance their market presence through future contracts with educational institutions. Companies that can offer similar high-quality optical technologies and associated support services would be well-suited to respond to similar tenders and can benefit from expanding their client base among UK universities and research agencies.

## Notice

Opti-cal provided suitable quote. Second (alternative) quote obtained, which was more expensive. Third company was unable to quote as outside UK. Supply of Faro 3D Focus S 70 HDR Laser Scanner with all software and accessories

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3b984e6c-1445-49d5-bc24-b7d13a4dbf7d |
| 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 | 17 Aug 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Mar 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Mar 2020 |
| Contract period | 4 Jun 2020 - 14 Aug 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £37,970 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £37,970 |
| 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 | SUNBELT RENTALS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 17 Aug 2020 at 10:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3b984e6c-1445-49d5-bc24-b7d13a4dbf7d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3b984e6c-1445-49d5-bc24-b7d13a4dbf7d
  17th August 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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