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title: "Contract for the supply of a DCM8 Sensor Head Man and accessories to the University of Birmingham"
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# Contract for the supply of a DCM8 Sensor Head Man and accessories to the University of Birmingham

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d620e2b3-52a4-498b-9c42-0cf427ddfe4e

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## Summary

The University of Birmingham is conducting a procurement process for the supply of a DCM8 Sensor Head and accessories, classified under laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. The tender, identified as SC8088/20, is in the award stage and was published on 4th May 2020. The deadline for submissions was 9th March 2020, and the awarded contract has a value of £87,166.67. The contract period spans from 10th March 2020 to 4th June 2020, located in Birmingham, England.

This tender presents significant opportunities for companies in the laboratory equipment sector, particularly those specialising in optical and precision instruments. Businesses that can offer similar sensor technologies and accessories are well-positioned to compete, especially if they can demonstrate robust capability and quality assurance. Engaging with the University of Birmingham could foster lasting partnerships and open doors for future contracts in academia and research.

## Notice

DCM 8 and accessories

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b897e321-b834-4932-b15d-536b61864b30 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Request for Quotation |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 May 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Mar 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Mar 2020 |
| Contract period | 10 Mar 2020 - 4 Jun 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £87,166 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £87,166 |
| 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 | LEICA MICROSYSTEMS (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 4 May 2020 at 12:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b897e321-b834-4932-b15d-536b61864b30

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b897e321-b834-4932-b15d-536b61864b30
  4th May 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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