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title: "Contract for the Supply and Installation of Cytation 5 with additional parts to the University of Birmingham"
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# Contract for the Supply and Installation of Cytation 5 with additional parts to the University of Birmingham

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cde39804-3fa1-4832-8553-bd6675bbd329

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## Summary

The University of Birmingham has completed a contract for the Supply and Installation of the Cytation 5, which includes additional parts. This procurement was classified under the CPV code 38000000, relating to laboratory, optical, and precision equipment, and took place in Birmingham, England. The procurement process utilised a direct award method, with the contract period commencing on 19 June 2021 and concluding on 13 August 2021. The awarded contract, valued at £127,008.60, was announced following the tender period that ended on 18 June 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory equipment, particularly those capable of providing advanced optical and precision instruments. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that focus on innovative laboratory solutions may find this contract advantageous. As the University of Birmingham is a prominent educational institution, collaborating or competing for such tenders can enhance visibility and foster business growth within the expanding scientific research sector.

## Notice

Contract for the Supply and Installation of Cytation 5 with additional parts. 6- to 384- well microplates, slides, Petri dishes and flasks.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ffc405ea-7ba1-478c-a21d-0eb9c319709d |
| 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 | 23 Sep 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Jun 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Jun 2021 |
| Contract period | 18 Jun 2021 - 13 Aug 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £127,008 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £127,008 |
| 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 | BIOTEK INSTRUMENTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 23 Sep 2021 at 13:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ffc405ea-7ba1-478c-a21d-0eb9c319709d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ffc405ea-7ba1-478c-a21d-0eb9c319709d
  23rd September 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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