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title: "Contract for the Supply and Installation of a Thermo Scientific Sorvall LYNX 6000 Superspeed Centrifuge, 3-Phase to the University of Birmingham"
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# Contract for the Supply and Installation of a Thermo Scientific Sorvall LYNX 6000 Superspeed Centrifuge, 3-Phase to the University of Birmingham

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ea740ea4-acdd-497e-83e3-11327f7958bd

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## Summary

The University of Birmingham has recently awarded a contract for the supply and installation of a Thermo Scientific Sorvall LYNX 6000 Superspeed Centrifuge, valued at £42,138.11, to VWR International Ltd. The procurement process concluded on 17 December 2021, and the contract officially commenced on 21 December 2021, set to last until 1 February 2022. This tender falls under the goods category, specifically within the centrifuges industry sector, and was conducted through a direct award method.

This contract presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in laboratory equipment supply and installation. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be well-placed to compete for similar contracts, given the nature of the tender. Businesses familiar with scientific instrumentation and capable of providing high-quality service in the installation and maintenance of centrifuges will find this market segment particularly advantageous.

## Notice

Contract for the Supply and Installation of a Thermo Scientific Sorvall LYNX 6000 Superspeed Centrifuge, 3-Phase to the University of Birmingham.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a3a04392-92c6-4f11-bd49-fbec198b6cc3 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Dec 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Dec 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Dec 2021 |
| Contract period | 21 Dec 2021 - 1 Feb 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £42,138 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £42,138 |
| 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 | VWR INTERNATIONAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 42931000 - Centrifuges

## Release History

- 21 Dec 2021 at 10:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a3a04392-92c6-4f11-bd49-fbec198b6cc3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a3a04392-92c6-4f11-bd49-fbec198b6cc3
  21st December 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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