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title: "Supply of Nanosurf FlexAFM Atomic Force Microscope System to the University of Birmingham"
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# Supply of Nanosurf FlexAFM Atomic Force Microscope System to the University of Birmingham

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c63e32e1-f687-484e-a46b-aa18d5ffe498

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## Summary

The procurement process for the supply of a Nanosurf FlexAFM Atomic Force Microscope System has been awarded to Nanosurf UK Ltd. by the University of Birmingham, located in Birmingham, England. This contract, valued at £27,450, falls under the microscopes category (CPV code: 38510000). The tender period ended on 10 December 2021, and the contract commenced on 13 December 2021, with a scheduled end date of 11 January 2022. This procurement was initiated through a direct award method.

This tender represents an opportunity for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), to engage with a prominent educational institution. Companies specialising in scientific equipment, specifically those with experience in manufacturing or supplying microscale technology and laboratory instruments, would be well-suited to compete for similar future contracts. Engaging with the University of Birmingham could also lead to further partnerships and contracts within the educational and research sectors.

## Notice

Supply of Nanosurf FlexAFM Atomic Force Microscope System to the University of Birmingham

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a5c762e0-1b4a-4463-b24e-6acf52e910d9 |
| 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 | 14 Dec 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Dec 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Dec 2021 |
| Contract period | 13 Dec 2021 - 11 Jan 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £27,450 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £27,450 |
| 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

- 38510000 - Microscopes

## Release History

- 14 Dec 2021 at 09:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a5c762e0-1b4a-4463-b24e-6acf52e910d9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a5c762e0-1b4a-4463-b24e-6acf52e910d9
  14th December 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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