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title: "Purchase (Trade-in) of AB QPCR machines"
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# Purchase (Trade-in) of AB QPCR machines

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fe9032b7-12eb-4aa3-a6f7-bac976217b86

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## Summary

The University of Birmingham successfully completed a public procurement process for the purchase (trade-in) of AB QPCR machines, classified under the biochemical analysers category. The procurement method was a direct award, with an estimated value of £62,986.15. The procurement stage is now marked as complete, with the award made on 30th July 2018. The contract commenced on 20th August 2018 and is set to conclude on 31st August 2018. All deliveries were directed to the university's location in Birmingham, England, with the postal code B15 2TT.

This procurement opportunity presents significant growth potential for businesses in the medical equipment and biotechnology sectors, particularly those specialising in biochemical analysers. Suppliers well-positioned to compete include manufacturers and distributors of laboratory equipment, especially those capable of providing advanced technological solutions and trade-in services. The direct award nature of this contract suggests potential for suppliers to engage in similar future opportunities with the University of Birmingham and other academic institutions seeking innovative laboratory solutions.

## Notice

Purchase (Trade-In) of AB QPCR machines

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cfd82f89-bf86-4dc0-8da1-0d56e87d3fbf |
| 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 | 21 Aug 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Jul 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Jul 2018 |
| Contract period | 19 Aug 2018 - 31 Aug 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £62,986 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £62,986 |
| 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 | LIFE TECHNOLOGIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38434500 - Biochemical analysers

## Release History

- 21 Aug 2018 at 08:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cfd82f89-bf86-4dc0-8da1-0d56e87d3fbf

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cfd82f89-bf86-4dc0-8da1-0d56e87d3fbf
  21st August 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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