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title: "Contract for the Supply and Installation of Refurbished Desktop Metal Sintering Furnace to the University of Birmingham"
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# Contract for the Supply and Installation of Refurbished Desktop Metal Sintering Furnace to the University of Birmingham

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d1c8b4ca-4940-4d72-91ad-764c7f62b576

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## Summary

The University of Birmingham has completed a procurement process for the supply and installation of a refurbished desktop metal sintering furnace, classified under electronic equipment. This contract, valued at £50,000, was awarded on 21st September 2021, following a direct award procurement method. The contract period commenced on 28th September 2021 and will conclude on 29th October 2021. The buying organisation is located at Chancellors Close, Birmingham, B152TT, England.

This tender presents an opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) involved in the supply of electronic goods and machinery, particularly those with expertise in industrial equipment. Businesses engaged in refurbishing technology or those that can provide similar equipment may find this tender relevant. The successful supplier, Matsuura Machinery Limited, demonstrates that there is a market for innovative suppliers in this industry.

## Notice

Contract for the Supply and Installation of Refurbished Desktop Metal Sintering Furnace to the University of Birmingham

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7e0747d8-fec2-46ba-9800-af1b0e1cf24d |
| 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 | 4 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Sep 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Sep 2021 |
| Contract period | 27 Sep 2021 - 29 Oct 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £50,000 |
| 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 | MATSUURA MACHINERY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

### Codes

- 31710000 - Electronic equipment

## Release History

- 4 Oct 2021 at 07:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7e0747d8-fec2-46ba-9800-af1b0e1cf24d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7e0747d8-fec2-46ba-9800-af1b0e1cf24d
  4th October 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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