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title: "Contract for the Supply and Installation of a Dilatometer to the University of Birmingham"
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buyer: "THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM"
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# Contract for the Supply and Installation of a Dilatometer to the University of Birmingham

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c34820ce-4caf-4427-b7de-f830dd44a66f

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## Summary

The University of Birmingham has recently completed a public procurement process for the contract titled "Contract for the Supply and Installation of a Dilatometer," classified under laboratory, optical and precision equipment. This procurement, valued at £34,325, was conducted through a direct award method and involved a contract period from 7th November 2020 to 11th December 2020. The procurement stage is now marked as complete, with the tender being awarded on 6th November 2020, and the delivery of the equipment occurring within the Birmingham area, specifically at the university’s address in Edgbaston.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory equipment, particularly those offering precision instrumentation and installation services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be well-suited to compete for similar future contracts, as the procurement process highlights an inclination towards local suppliers and smaller scale businesses. Engaging with educational institutions like the University of Birmingham can foster long-term partnerships, enabling vendors to expand their market presence within the academic sector.

## Notice

Contract for the Supply and Installation of a Dilatometer to the University of Birmingham

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/22e8a3b9-bf36-4430-b547-702c6f7c9cf9 |
| 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 | 3 Dec 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Nov 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Nov 2020 |
| Contract period | 7 Nov 2020 - 11 Dec 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £34,325 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £34,325 |
| 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 | TA INSTRUMENTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 3 Dec 2020 at 09:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/22e8a3b9-bf36-4430-b547-702c6f7c9cf9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/22e8a3b9-bf36-4430-b547-702c6f7c9cf9
  3rd December 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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