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title: "Contract for the Supply and Installation of a Direct Shear Box Testing System (for NBIF)"
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# Contract for the Supply and Installation of a Direct Shear Box Testing System (for NBIF)

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c9d0347f-4c6d-4897-aa13-47a278cf269a

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## Summary

The University of Birmingham has successfully completed a public procurement process for the "Contract for the Supply and Installation of a Direct Shear Box Testing System," valued at £76,739. This procurement falls under the industry category of servo-hydraulic test apparatus. The contract was awarded on 2nd March 2018, and the contract period commenced on 6th March 2018, concluding on 31st May 2018. This was an open procurement method conducted below the threshold, allowing a wide range of suppliers to participate.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the goods sector, particularly those specialising in testing apparatus or related services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this contract particularly accessible due to the procurement method employed, which encourages competition among various suppliers. Businesses that can manufacture or supply testing equipment compatible with the specifications for such systems stand to benefit from future contracts of a similar nature.

## Notice

Contract for the Supply and Installation of a Direct Shear Box Testing System (for NBIF)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/043312ea-1a5b-486e-843b-904f5e1c9839 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Mar 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Mar 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Mar 2018 |
| Contract period | 6 Mar 2018 - 31 May 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £76,739 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £76,739 |
| 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 | GLOBAL DIGITAL SYSTEMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38542000 - Servo-hydraulic test apparatus

## Release History

- 7 Mar 2018 at 15:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/043312ea-1a5b-486e-843b-904f5e1c9839

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/043312ea-1a5b-486e-843b-904f5e1c9839
  7th March 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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