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title: "Contract for the Supply of a Digital Microscope System (VHX-7000N Series) to the University of Birmingham"
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# Contract for the Supply of a Digital Microscope System (VHX-7000N Series) to the University of Birmingham

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fb978ebe-04ed-48f5-9f40-a7dde0cc2fad

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## Summary

The University of Birmingham has awarded a contract for the Supply of a Digital Microscope System to Keyence (UK) Limited. The contract falls under the CPV category of Microscopes and has a total value of £90,010.80 GBP. The procurement method used was a limited Competitive quotation with a tender period ending on 8th February 2023 and a contract period from 9th February to 31st March 2023. The University is the buying organization, and the project is suitable for SMEs.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in the supply of scientific equipment to engage with the University of Birmingham. Companies specializing in microscope technology or related fields would find this tender inviting. The competitive nature of the procurement process allows for smaller enterprises to compete on an equal footing, catering to the University's requirements.

## Notice

Contract for the Supply of a Digital Microscope System (VHX-7000N Series) to the University of Birmingham

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9d06945f-3bda-4ba8-b9d1-f20671f1dbca |
| 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 | 22 Feb 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Feb 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Feb 2023 |
| Contract period | 9 Feb 2023 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £90,010 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £75,009 |
| 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

- 38510000 - Microscopes

## Release History

- 22 Feb 2023 at 11:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9d06945f-3bda-4ba8-b9d1-f20671f1dbca

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9d06945f-3bda-4ba8-b9d1-f20671f1dbca
  22nd February 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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