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title: "Contract for the Provision of Research and Development plus Manufacture of Components to the University of Birmingham"
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# Contract for the Provision of Research and Development plus Manufacture of Components to the University of Birmingham

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d3ecd319-b784-4f84-81ff-6d6665caa04c

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## Summary

The University of Birmingham initiated a tender (SC10908/22) titled "Contract for the Provision of Research and Development plus Manufacture of Components" in July 2022. This procurement, classified under the industry category of Laboratory, optical and precision equipment, took place in Birmingham, England. The procurement method was a direct award, with a total contract value of £69,000, a minimum value of £57,500, and the contract period running from 15 July to 20 July 2022. The tender period concluded on 11 July 2022, and it has since reached the award stage, with the award notice published on 29 July 2022.

This procurement presents substantial opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in laboratory and precision equipment manufacturing. Businesses that provide research and development services, as well as those with expertise in component manufacturing, would be ideally positioned to compete for similar contracts. Engaging with the University of Birmingham could foster growth and influence within the sector, creating avenues for further collaboration and innovation.

## Notice

Contract for the Provision of Research and Development plus Manufacture of Components to the University of Birmingham

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d3b10b77-35b6-4613-a493-da8728891fbc |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Jul 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Jul 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Jul 2022 |
| Contract period | 14 Jul 2022 - 20 Jul 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £69,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £57,500 |
| 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 | CHESHIRE SEALS & COMPONENTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 29 Jul 2022 at 11:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d3b10b77-35b6-4613-a493-da8728891fbc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d3b10b77-35b6-4613-a493-da8728891fbc
  29th July 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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