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title: "Contract for the Supply and Installation of Gravimetric Dual Vapor Sorption Analyser plus accessories to the University of Birmingham"
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# Contract for the Supply and Installation of Gravimetric Dual Vapor Sorption Analyser plus accessories to the University of Birmingham

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e3da2d1b-ab90-4750-9dd4-616f0d4a666a

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## Summary

The University of Birmingham has awarded a contract for the Supply and Installation of Gravimetric Dual Vapor Sorption Analyser plus accessories. The contract falls under the industry category of Laboratory, optical, and precision equipment and is valued at £159,592.22 GBP. The procurement method used was Other - Direct Award, with the tender period closing on 31st October 2022. The contract period is scheduled between 9th November 2022 and 6th January 2023, providing opportunities for businesses specialising in goods to compete.

This tender by The University of Birmingham can be beneficial for SMEs looking to supply laboratory equipment. Surface Measurement Systems Limited was the supplier awarded the contract. Businesses interested in the laboratory equipment sector and capable of providing gravimetric dual vapor sorption analysers can consider engaging with The University of Birmingham for future procurement opportunities. The contract's direct award nature streamlines the procurement process and offers a clear timeline for interested suppliers to participate.

## Notice

Contract for the Supply and Installation of Gravimetric Dual Vapor Sorption Analyser plus accessories to the University of Birmingham

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4e809b8f-1256-4198-9bfe-8b08d038eaf5 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Nov 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Oct 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Oct 2022 |
| Contract period | 9 Nov 2022 - 6 Jan 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £159,592 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £132,993 |
| 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 | SURFACE MEASUREMENT SYSTEMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 14 Nov 2022 at 13:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4e809b8f-1256-4198-9bfe-8b08d038eaf5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4e809b8f-1256-4198-9bfe-8b08d038eaf5
  14th November 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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