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title: "Contract for the Supply of Digital Microscope"
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# Contract for the Supply of Digital Microscope

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ef4e607b-77c5-429d-9f1e-cc7eef5b00e4

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## Summary

The University of Birmingham has completed a procurement process for the supply of a Digital Microscope, classified under the laboratory, optical, and precision equipment category. The procurement was initiated as a tender with a total contract value of £43,000 and was awarded on 14 December 2018. The contract period commenced on 17 December 2018 and concluded on 21 December 2018. The procurement method used was a direct award, and the delivery is to be made to Birmingham, specifically to the postal code B15 2TT.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the laboratory equipment sector, particularly those specialising in optical and precision instruments. Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) would be particularly well-suited to compete in this procurement, as the process encourages participation from smaller firms. Companies that can demonstrate expertise in providing high-quality optical equipment and innovative laboratory solutions may find themselves in a strong position for future contracts with The University of Birmingham and similar institutions.

## Notice

Contract for the Supply of Digital Microscope

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/97917cef-e6ac-4c6f-b2e4-6fd85718ef50 |
| 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 | 18 Dec 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Dec 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Dec 2018 |
| Contract period | 17 Dec 2018 - 21 Dec 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £43,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £43,000 |
| 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 | KEYENCE (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 18 Dec 2018 at 10:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/97917cef-e6ac-4c6f-b2e4-6fd85718ef50

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/97917cef-e6ac-4c6f-b2e4-6fd85718ef50
  18th December 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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