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title: "Research services"
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buyer: "THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM"
published: "2024-11-15"
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# Research services

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-dfacd139-af23-4adc-a154-29ed26636071

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## Summary

The University of Birmingham has completed a public procurement process for research services, classified under CPV code 73110000. This contract, identified by SC13188/24, was awarded on 31st October 2024, with the contract period running from 27th October 2024 to 1st January 2025. The procurement process involved a single contract method and was conducted to fulfil research needs in Birmingham (postal code B15 2TT). The awarded contract is valued at £161,314.78.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research services, particularly SMEs, to engage with major educational institutions. The involvement of SMEs is explicitly supported, making this an ideal avenue for small and medium-sized enterprises looking to expand their portfolio and strengthen their market presence. The successful bidder, Eppendorf UK Limited, a recognised SME, illustrates the suitability and competitive potential for similar businesses in the industry.

## Notice

Research services

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/222b6850-6224-46ff-8fb5-c09cf492ae94 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - s Single Contract Only |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Oct 2024 |
| Contract period | 26 Oct 2024 - 1 Jan 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £161,314 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £161,314 |
| 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 | EPPENDORF |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 15 Nov 2024 at 11:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/222b6850-6224-46ff-8fb5-c09cf492ae94

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/222b6850-6224-46ff-8fb5-c09cf492ae94
  15th November 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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