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title: "Contract for the Supply of Rack-integrated Laser System for Cooling of Calcium Ions to the University of Birmingham"
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# Contract for the Supply of Rack-integrated Laser System for Cooling of Calcium Ions to the University of Birmingham

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fdd023a1-67ca-49b2-87a5-dfad7b967e18

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## Summary

The University of Birmingham has completed the procurement process for a contract titled "Contract for the Supply of Rack-integrated Laser System for Cooling of Calcium Ions," classified under the industry category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. The procurement method utilised was a direct award, with a value of £127,740. The contract period commenced on 28th July 2022 and will conclude on 28th April 2023. The tender was awarded on 29th June 2022, and the supply was designated to TOPTICA Photonics AG, based in Bayern, Germany, with delivery expected to occur at the university's address in Birmingham (B15 2TT).

This award presents an opportunity for businesses engaged in the supply of laboratory and optical equipment to expand their market reach and partnerships in the academic sector. Companies that specialise in high-precision goods, particularly those focused on laser systems, would find this tender particularly suitable for competition. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) may greatly benefit from participating in similar contracts, especially given the emphasis on innovative technology solutions within university research facilities.

## Notice

Contract for the Supply of Rack-integrated Laser System for Cooling of Calcium Ions to the University of Birmingham

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bcc10225-006a-4477-ba9e-a163e64b9eb6 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Direct Award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Jul 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Jun 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Jun 2022 |
| Contract period | 27 Jul 2022 - 28 Apr 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £127,740 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £106,450 |
| 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 | TOPTICA PHOTONICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 29 Jul 2022 at 10:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bcc10225-006a-4477-ba9e-a163e64b9eb6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bcc10225-006a-4477-ba9e-a163e64b9eb6
  29th July 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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