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title: "Contract for the Supply of MEA54200 Ti2-U Inverted Microscope and parts/accessories"
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buyer: "THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM"
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# Contract for the Supply of MEA54200 Ti2-U Inverted Microscope and parts/accessories

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d4d336fc-4991-435e-9a38-adf66d437fd2

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## Summary

The University of Birmingham is seeking suppliers for a tender concerning the supply of the MEA54200 Ti2-U Inverted Microscope and its parts/accessories, classified under laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. The procurement was initiated as a direct award with a total contract value of £34,360.20. The contract period commenced on 26th March 2019 and ends on 10th May 2019. The tender submission period concluded on 11th March 2019, and the contract was awarded on the same day.

This contracting process presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in laboratory equipment, particularly those that manufacture or distribute optical devices and precision instruments. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find a favourable environment to engage in this market, especially since the procurement method was designed to accommodate their participation. Companies that align with the requirements of the University of Birmingham and can meet the specifications for the microscope and its accessories should consider entering the tender process to enhance their market position and growth potential.

## Notice

Contract for the Supply of MEA54200 Ti2-U Inverted Microscope and parts/accessories

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/811e287d-5610-4748-9b25-3d1284bd5738 |
| 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 | 28 Mar 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Mar 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Mar 2019 |
| Contract period | 26 Mar 2019 - 10 May 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £34,360 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £34,360 |
| 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 | NIKON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 28 Mar 2019 at 12:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/811e287d-5610-4748-9b25-3d1284bd5738

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/811e287d-5610-4748-9b25-3d1284bd5738
  28th March 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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