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title: "Raman Microscope"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM"
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# Raman Microscope

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fad6b393-c746-4650-9cba-81cc320c2c01

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## Summary

The University of Birmingham has completed a selective procurement process for the acquisition of a Raman Microscope under the framework agreement, targeted within the Laboratory, Optical and Precision Equipments industry category. The process was concluded with the award phase on 3rd July 2024. The microscope will be delivered to Birmingham (postcode B15 2TT) starting from 27th February 2024, with the contract running until 31st July 2024. The total contract value is GBP 235,146, and the procurement method used was selective. Richard Holmes was the contact point at the University throughout this procurement.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in laboratory and precision equipment to engage in high-value contracts with academic institutions. Specifically, companies capable of providing advanced laboratory equipment, particularly Raman Microscopes, are well-suited to compete in this and similar future tenders. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) should consider participating in such tenders to expand their client base in the education sector. Reinshaw UK Sales Limited, a large-scale supplier, successfully secured this contract, demonstrating the potential for sizeable businesses to leverage their resources and expertise in meeting specialized academic needs.

## Notice

Raman Microscope

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cbe2b9c7-f1aa-477c-8e08-9442f6a6f078 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Feb 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | 27 Feb 2024 - 31 Jul 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £235,146 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £235,146 |
| 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 | REINSHAW UK SALES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 30 Oct 2024 at 11:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cbe2b9c7-f1aa-477c-8e08-9442f6a6f078

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cbe2b9c7-f1aa-477c-8e08-9442f6a6f078
  30th October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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