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title: "Supply and Installatiopn of a TA.XTPlusC Texture Analyser 650H with Exponent"
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buyer: "THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM"
published: "2019-04-05"
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# Supply and Installatiopn of a TA.XTPlusC Texture Analyser 650H with Exponent

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ef644916-0659-4246-94be-01d41f94d847

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the University of Birmingham, which sought the supply and installation of a TA.XTPlusC Texture Analyser 650H with Exponent. This contract falls under the laboratory, optical, and precision equipment category, with a contract value of £28,825. The procurement method used was a Direct Award, and the contract period spans from 5 April 2019 to 14 June 2019. The tender was completed on 29 March 2019, coinciding with the tender period ending.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for suppliers specialising in laboratory instruments and related services. Businesses that are well-positioned to compete include established manufacturers and suppliers of precision measurement equipment, particularly those familiar with contracts in the educational sector. Being a direct award process, this may encourage companies with bespoke capabilities to offer their solutions directly to the University, as opposed to entering a lengthy competitive bidding process.

## Notice

Supply and Installation of a TA.XTPlusC Texture Analyser 650H with Exponent to the University of Birmingham.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/86b5e0b2-619d-4b52-8f73-a81421b28b9d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Direct Award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Apr 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Mar 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Mar 2019 |
| Contract period | 4 Apr 2019 - 14 Jun 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £28,825 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £28,825 |
| 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 | STABLE MICRO SYSTEMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 5 Apr 2019 at 14:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/86b5e0b2-619d-4b52-8f73-a81421b28b9d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/86b5e0b2-619d-4b52-8f73-a81421b28b9d
  5th April 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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