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title: "Laboratory Equipment"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM"
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# Laboratory Equipment

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f9678286-0542-4acd-a3b7-34574df34fae

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## Summary

The University of Birmingham has completed a procurement process for laboratory equipment under the award notice on 20th November 2024. This tender, identified as SC12821/24, falls under the industry category of "Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)" with a classification code of CPV 38000000. The procurement method used was a single contract from SSA. The contract value is £75,000, with the contract period starting on 9th July 2024 and ending on 31st July 2024. Delivery is expected in Birmingham at postal code B15 2TT, and the award was actively made to Inventia Scientific Europe Limited on 10th July 2024.

This tender presents notable business opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as the suitability criteria indicate a preference for SME involvement. Companies in the laboratory and precision equipment sector, especially those capable of delivering within tight timelines and managing single contracts of this nature, would find this opportunity lucrative. It offers a substantial growth potential through association with a prestigious institution like the University of Birmingham, which can enhance the supplier's market reputation and open doors for future collaborations in the academic and scientific communities.

## Notice

Laboratory equipment

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/62fccd60-6d17-464f-9751-d28c273e259f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Single contract from SSA |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | 8 Jul 2024 - 31 Jul 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £75,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £75,000 |
| 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 | INVENTIA SCIENTIFIC EUROPE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 20 Nov 2024 at 13:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/62fccd60-6d17-464f-9751-d28c273e259f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/62fccd60-6d17-464f-9751-d28c273e259f
  20th November 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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