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title: "Contract for the Supply and Installation of a Live Cell Widefield Imaging System to the University of Birmingham"
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# Contract for the Supply and Installation of a Live Cell Widefield Imaging System to the University of Birmingham

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d5d30ca0-85f1-484f-a025-f81a8edd7f5b

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## Summary

The University of Birmingham engaged in a procurement process titled "Contract for the Supply and Installation of a Live Cell Widefield Imaging System," categorised under laboratory, optical and precision equipment. The procurement, initiated through a Request for Quotation (RFQ) method, is now complete with the contract awarded for a value of £108,230.85. The contract period commenced on 11th March 2021 and concluded on 21st May 2021, with the final award notice published on 10th June 2021, following the tender's end date of 16th February 2021. This contract was located in Birmingham, England.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in laboratory and optical equipment, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Companies with expertise in the installation and maintenance of widefield imaging systems would be particularly well-suited to compete for similar future contracts. Given the scope of the procurement, businesses that can offer innovative solutions and reliable service in this niche market may find valuable prospects for growth and collaboration with educational institutions and research organisations.

## Notice

Contract for the Supply and Installation of a Live Cell Widefield Imaging System to the University of Birmingham.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d866e36a-08af-45e1-8790-bf23175c560c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - RFQ |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Jun 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Feb 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Feb 2021 |
| Contract period | 11 Mar 2021 - 21 May 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £108,230 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £108,230 |
| 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 UK, BRANCH OF NIKON HOLDINGS EUROPE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 10 Jun 2021 at 15:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d866e36a-08af-45e1-8790-bf23175c560c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d866e36a-08af-45e1-8790-bf23175c560c
  10th June 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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