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title: "Contract for the Supply and Installation of TCSM0004-SP GaAs/AlGaAs-on-sapphire chips"
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buyer: "THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM"
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# Contract for the Supply and Installation of TCSM0004-SP GaAs/AlGaAs-on-sapphire chips

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d3586ee0-5d07-433f-ae00-35b8eb4aefef

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## Summary

The University of Birmingham recently completed a procurement process for the supply and installation of TCSM0004-SP GaAs/AlGaAs-on-sapphire chips, valued at £36,000. This contract falls under the laboratory, optical and precision equipment category and was awarded through a direct procurement method. The tender was open until 10th February 2020, with the contract period commencing on 14th February 2020 and concluding on 30th April 2020. The delivery address for the supplies is located in Birmingham, England.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses engaged in the supply of specialised laboratory equipment to expand their offerings. Companies with experience in supplying similar precision devices, especially those that are capable of handling installation and technical support, would be well-suited to compete in future contracts. This contract, awarded to Thorlabs Limited, showcases the demand for high-quality goods in the academic and research sectors, thereby highlighting potential avenues for business growth in this field.

## Notice

Contract for the Supply and Installation of TCSM0004-SP GaAs/AlGaAs-on-sapphire chips

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e9b50374-573c-4ab7-b5a2-c205db2f5c0d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| 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 | 12 Mar 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Feb 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Feb 2020 |
| Contract period | 14 Feb 2020 - 30 Apr 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £36,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £36,000 |
| 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 | THORLABS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 12 Mar 2020 at 15:26 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e9b50374-573c-4ab7-b5a2-c205db2f5c0d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e9b50374-573c-4ab7-b5a2-c205db2f5c0d
  12th March 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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