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title: "Contract for the Supply and Installation of Bettersizer S3 Plus Laser Diffraction System and Image Analyser to the University of Birmingham"
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# Contract for the Supply and Installation of Bettersizer S3 Plus Laser Diffraction System and Image Analyser to the University of Birmingham

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f761dac4-6d0b-4d24-a803-e56a681105eb

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## Summary

The University of Birmingham has recently awarded a contract for the Supply and Installation of Bettersizer S3 Plus Laser Diffraction System and Image Analyser. The contract falls under the industry category of laboratory, optical and precision equipment and had a total value of £64,998. The procurement method used was Competitive Quotation (below threshold), with a tender period ending on December 1, 2022. The contract period spans from December 14, 2022, to February 13, 2023. The University of Birmingham was the buying organisation, located in Birmingham, United Kingdom.

This contract presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in laboratory, optical, and precision equipment to offer their products and services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be well-suited to compete due to the procurement's focus on accessibility and competitiveness. The award date of the contract was December 1, 2022, and the contract was awarded to Meritics Limited, indicating potential future collaborations with this supplier.

## Notice

Contract for the Supply and Installation of Bettersizer S3 Plus Laser Diffraction System and Image Analyser to the University of Birmingham

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e8fde532-8964-49ba-9934-2bfc7b130c4c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Jan 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Dec 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Dec 2022 |
| Contract period | 14 Dec 2022 - 13 Feb 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £64,998 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £54,165 |
| 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 | MERITICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 26 Jan 2023 at 08:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e8fde532-8964-49ba-9934-2bfc7b130c4c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e8fde532-8964-49ba-9934-2bfc7b130c4c
  26th January 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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