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title: "Rellocation 400MHz NMR spectrometer from Haworth to Molecular Sciences the University of Birmingham"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04f9c8"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM"
published: "2025-03-28"
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# Rellocation 400MHz NMR spectrometer from Haworth to Molecular Sciences the University of Birmingham

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04f9c8

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## Summary

The University of Birmingham has completed a procurement process for the relocation of a 400MHz NMR spectrometer from the Haworth building to the new Molecular Sciences facility. The procurement falls under the scientific installations industry category and is located in Birmingham, United Kingdom. The procurement stage is now at the award phase, with the contract awarded on 28th March 2025. The direct award was given to Bruker, who is responsible for the relocation of four spectrometers, including the decommissioning of a 300MHz unit. The entire contract period extends from 3rd April 2025 to 30th September 2025.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in scientific equipment relocation and maintenance. Companies with expertise in handling sensitive and high-value scientific instruments, particularly those accredited by the original equipment manufacturers, stand to benefit greatly from participating in such tenders. Organisations that can provide comprehensive solutions for de-energising, protecting, transporting, and recommissioning complex equipment like NMR spectrometers are well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. This procurement also highlights opportunities for large-scale contractors capable of managing rigorous timelines and technical requirements.

## Notice

Four spectrometers are all Bruker instruments: * 1x 300MHz * 2x 400MHz * 1x 500MHz One Bruker 300MHz spectrometer is also to be decommissioned and taken out of use.

### Procurement Information

The University are intending to appoint Bruker UK to relocate four NMR Spectrometers from the existing Chemistry building to a new Molecular Sciences building. The NMR Spectrometers will need to be de-energised, warmed and de-assembled before being protected and transported. They will then need to be placed in position, re-assembled, cooled, re-energised and recommissioned. The four spectrometers are all Bruker instruments: * 1x 300MHz * 2x 400MHz * 1x 500MHz One Bruker 300MHz spectrometer is also to be decommissioned and taken out of use. Sequencing of these moves is important in order to keep the service operating. As the original equipment manufacturer Bruker also are the provider for maintenance and servicing. Only Bruker will guarantee the spectrometers will perform to specifications following the moves.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011659-2025 |
| Notice type | UK5 - Transparency Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 2 Apr 2025 - 30 Sep 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £212,523 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| 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 | BRUKER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45214630 - Scientific installations

## Release History

- 28 Mar 2025 at 05:48 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011659-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011659-2025
  28th March 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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