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title: "Contract for the Supply of Universal Robot - UR5 e-Series"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-fed17658-a8bf-46fa-a506-8c94f641c8e1"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM"
published: "2020-03-12"
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# Contract for the Supply of Universal Robot - UR5 e-Series

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fed17658-a8bf-46fa-a506-8c94f641c8e1

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## Summary

The University of Birmingham has completed a procurement process titled "Contract for the Supply of Universal Robot - UR5 e-Series," within the laboratory, optical, and precision equipment industry. The contract period commenced on 17th February 2020 and concluded on 13th March 2020, with a contract value of £36,168. The procurement method used was a direct award, and the tender period ended on 13th February 2020.

This tender represents a valuable opportunity for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), to engage in the supply of specialised robotics and laboratory equipment. Companies involved in automation technology, precision engineering, and robotics would be well-positioned to compete in similar future contracts issued by the University of Birmingham or similar educational institutions seeking innovative solutions in laboratory settings.

## Notice

Contract for the Supply of Universal Robot - UR5 e-Series

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a4b14a7f-58da-4dd8-a9e3-ae60062b3ad9 |
| 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 | 12 Mar 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Feb 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Feb 2020 |
| Contract period | 17 Feb 2020 - 13 Mar 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £36,168 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £36,168 |
| 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 | RARUK AUTOMATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 12 Mar 2020 at 15:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a4b14a7f-58da-4dd8-a9e3-ae60062b3ad9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a4b14a7f-58da-4dd8-a9e3-ae60062b3ad9
  12th March 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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