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title: "Supply and Installation of Laboratory Equipment to the University of Birmingham (Dubai Campus)"
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# Supply and Installation of Laboratory Equipment to the University of Birmingham (Dubai Campus)

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-029d85

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## Summary

The University of Birmingham is seeking a complete 'Turnkey Solution' for the supply and installation of laboratory equipment at its Dubai campus. This procurement falls under the goods category within the industry of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. The procurement method is limited, negotiated without publication of a contract notice, with an active contract valued at 2,916,650 AED. Key considerations include the requirement for compatibility with existing equipment at the Edgbaston campus and the need for the equipment to be installed and operational by September 2021. The initiation date of this tender was on 19 March 2021, making this a time-sensitive opportunity for suppliers in Dubai.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in laboratory and industrial-grade equipment, particularly those who can provide bespoke solutions and services. Companies with capabilities in delivering a comprehensive offer—ranging from sales and installation to training and maintenance—would be particularly well-suited to compete. As the procurement specifically requires that all equipment and services be sourced from within Dubai, local suppliers with established networks and expertise in the educational sector will have a competitive advantage in meeting the University of Birmingham's stringent requirements for quality and service support.

## Notice

The procurement requirement is for Laboratory Equipment, Year 3 (both the purchase of, installation, warranties, annual maintenance service and training). This equipment is a key component of the project to allow Lab staff and technicians in delivering good teaching and operations at the University of Birmingham Dubai (UOBD). Therefore all aspects for this procurement must be provided from within country (Dubai). The requirement is to equip Science and Engineering Labs with industry-standard vocational and technical training aids that include simulation systems, demonstration and instrumentational equipment. The overreaching project vision is to source and provide the necessary equipment from approved supplier, in line with academics teaching and training requirements that can deliver quality, robust, value for money equipment and provide a first class delivery, installation and warranted service to the highest standards. All the kit requirements are specialist, bespoke sets of Laboratory equipment pieces. The equipment needs to be maintained and any faults rectified within any given 24-hour period to allow for academic teaching and training to remain in-situ. The equipment is currently in place within University of Birmingham Edgbaston campus in the UK. The equipment requirements need to match in Dubai specifically to that already in place in Birmingham to allow a consistent approach to training and teaching by the academics on both sites.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The University of Birmingham is looking for a complete 'Turnkey Solution' for their Laboratory Year 3 equipment requirements. This includes providing layout, listing equipment, details of MEP for the Labs and trained engineers providing a complete installation, commissioning and training on the equipment supplied. To be compatible with the existing equipment the University wishes to procure the following pieces of Laboratory equipment from a single supplier / distributor within Dubai: Wind Tunnel x 1 3D Printers x 2 Drop Weight Impact Tester x 1 Lathe x 2 Milling Machines x 2 Vertical Band Saw x 1 Horizontal Band Saw x 1 Tool Grinder x 1 Drilling Machine x 1 Belt Sander x 1 Industrial grade CNC CMM (coordinate measuring machine) x 1 Laser Cutter x 1 Electric Discharge Machine x 1 Solar PV System x 1 Microscope x 1

### Procurement Information

The marketplace works differently in Dubai and the UAE to that of the UK. Manufacturers appoint sole distributors in-country to provide their products and services. The University requires like-for-like manufactured products for academic teaching and the training of their Lab technicians. Therefore compatibility is essential. A full 'Turnkey Solution' is required. ATLAB is the sole distributor of this equipment. ATLAB is the only distributor in Dubai to offer both purchase, deliver, installation, product training, warranty and after-sales support (fault handling and annual maintenance service) to the University. Evidence is provided in that ATLAB is the sole distributor in Dubai of the required equipment from the following manufacturers: Boxford Tec Equipment DMG Helmel EV Knuth Extech Wance RHJ To summarise; This is specialist, bespoke industrial grade equipment being purchased against specify UOBD Laboratory build requirements To support training and teaching requirements Academics require the same 'like-for-like' requirement We are buying on a like-for-like basis equipment that was purchased for UoB, Edgbaston, Birmingham (direct from the manufacturers) Requirement for the supplier to be an education partner for all of the above manufacturers All this equipment is to be purchased within Dubai, UAE All equipment to be maintained in-country (with a 24-hour turn around for fault and maintain requirements) The equipment is built to order, with a minimum 6-8 month lead time The equipment must be compatible with the existing kit within University of Birmingham, Edgbaston campus, and be available for delivery and installation within the next six months for Dubai campus opening in September 2021.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005652-2021 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated without publication of a contract notice |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £2,916,650 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | 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 | ATLAB |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 19 Mar 2021 at 15:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005652-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.atlabme.com
- https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/index.aspx

## Provenance

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