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title: "Contract for the Supply and Installation of a Cypher Standard SPM System to the University of Birmingham"
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# Contract for the Supply and Installation of a Cypher Standard SPM System to the University of Birmingham

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-dba8bc99-951c-442a-88b0-f20856e6b7e4

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## Summary

The University of Birmingham is seeking suppliers for the supply and installation of a Cypher Standard SPM System, with a contract value of £149,989. This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically within the microscopes classification, and has been conducted through a limited procurement method involving competitive quotations. The tender period ended on 11th March 2022, while the contract commenced on 22nd March 2022 and is set to run until 15th April 2022. The University, located in Birmingham, England, is the contracting authority responsible for this procurement process.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in scientific equipment and installation services. Businesses with a background in providing advanced microscopy solutions or related fields would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. The successful supplier, Oxford Instruments Asylum Research, Inc., can serve as a benchmark for potential competitors, demonstrating the type of companies that can thrive in this procurement environment. Engaging in this procurement process can support business growth in the competitive field of laboratory equipment supply.

## Notice

Contract for the Supply and Installation of a Cypher Standard SPM System to the University of Birmingham.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/752939c0-17ff-44f8-8a67-b4607c7fc4c1 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Mar 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Mar 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Mar 2022 |
| Contract period | 22 Mar 2022 - 15 Apr 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £149,989 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £149,989 |
| 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 | OXFORD INSTRUMENTS ASYLUM RESEARCH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38510000 - Microscopes

## Release History

- 23 Mar 2022 at 14:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/752939c0-17ff-44f8-8a67-b4607c7fc4c1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/752939c0-17ff-44f8-8a67-b4607c7fc4c1
  23rd March 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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