---
title: "Annual Service Contract"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0660f1"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM"
published: "2026-03-03"
---

# Annual Service Contract

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0660f1

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## Summary

The University of Birmingham has successfully completed a procurement process for an Annual Service Contract (Gold Plan), classified under research services, with Oxford Instruments Nanotechnology Tools Limited. This direct procurement, implemented without competition due to its below-threshold status, involves services within the United Kingdom under the industry category services. The contracting took place in Birmingham, with the contract period spanning from 20th March 2025 to 30th May 2027. The procurement stage has reached completion, and the contract was signed on 19th March 2025, underlining the conclusion of the procurement phase with an award value of £112,895.64 gross.

This procurement presents opportunities for businesses specialising in research services, particularly within nanotechnology and service contracts. Companies capable of delivering high-quality annual service plans can leverage similar opportunities to establish long-term relationships with educational institutions and expand their service portfolios. As the procurement was conducted directly by the University, businesses that are well-versed in handling below-threshold service contracts or offer unique value propositions in research services might find similar upcoming tenders advantageous for business growth and innovation.

## Notice

Contract for the Provision of an Annual Service Contract (Gold Plan) to the University of Birmingham

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018978-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 20 Mar 2025 - 30 May 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £94,079 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 | OXFORD INSTRUMENTS NANOTECHNOLOGY TOOLS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 3 Mar 2026 at 14:09 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018978-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018978-2026
  3rd March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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