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title: "Large Vacuum Chamber"
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buyer: "THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM"
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# Large Vacuum Chamber

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fe52d144-d6f2-487b-be82-9af7559ba629

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## Summary

The University of Birmingham has recently completed a public procurement process for the supply and installation of a Large Vacuum Chamber, classified under laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. The tender (SC7146/19) involved a direct award procurement method, with a contract value of £72,372.95. The procurement stage reached its conclusion on 29th March 2019, while the delivery was to take place at the University’s address in Birmingham (B15 2TT). The tender period ended on 11th March 2019, prior to the award date.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory equipment and precision instruments, particularly those with experience in large installations. Companies well-suited to compete may include manufacturers and suppliers of vacuum technology, as well as service providers in related sectors. The successful supplier for this contract was Kurt J Lesker Company Limited, indicating a preference for established vendors with the capacity to fulfil similar contracts, potentially opening doors for competitive firms to pursue future contracts with educational institutions.

## Notice

Supply and Installation of a Large Vacuum Chamber to the University of Birmingham.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ec8efaf-bd3b-450c-a6fb-e32ad3784ceb |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Direct Award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Mar 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Mar 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Mar 2019 |
| Contract period | 29 Mar 2019 - 16 Aug 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £72,372 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £72,372 |
| 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 | KURT J LESKER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 29 Mar 2019 at 14:02 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ec8efaf-bd3b-450c-a6fb-e32ad3784ceb

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ec8efaf-bd3b-450c-a6fb-e32ad3784ceb
  29th March 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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