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title: "Contract for the supply and installation of OEM Hot Zone to the University of Birmingham"
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# Contract for the supply and installation of OEM Hot Zone to the University of Birmingham

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c4425795-0cee-4ead-9a3e-3310ac35fbbc

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## Summary

The University of Birmingham has awarded a contract for the supply and installation of an OEM Hot Zone, classified under laboratory, optical, and precision equipment, worth £51,345. This project is located in Birmingham, England, with the contract period spanning from 25 March 2020 to 24 April 2020. The procurement method used for this contract was a Direct Award, and it has successfully completed its tender stage, with the award published on 4 May 2020.

This contract presents valuable opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory equipment and engineering services. Companies that can provide installation, commissioning, and support for precision instruments will be well-suited to compete in similar tenders. With the awarding of this contract by a prominent educational institution, other businesses in the sector may find potential collaborations or further opportunities with the University to expand their operations in academic environments.

## Notice

Instillation and Commissioning : remove the existing Promat Hot Zone & reinstate the original OEM Hot Zone along with Shutter Valve, VIP etc and tested. VFE to supply labour only in order to fully commission the Control System including Single Crystal function & reinstate the original water cooled system etc and tested. VFE to supply & fit new type "K" mineral insulated transitions with vacuum fittings, suitably terminated. VFE to replace existing water hoses on the furnace (except for the one's which have been recently replaced) and re-hose the existing VIP water cooled power cables.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b0aba371-ce12-4788-8b84-1d5a4cde9226 |
| 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 | 4 May 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Mar 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Mar 2020 |
| Contract period | 25 Mar 2020 - 24 Apr 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £51,345 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £51,345 |
| 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 | VACUUM FURNACE ENGINEERING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 4 May 2020 at 13:16 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b0aba371-ce12-4788-8b84-1d5a4cde9226

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b0aba371-ce12-4788-8b84-1d5a4cde9226
  4th May 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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