---
title: "Design, deliver, install and commission a vacuum chamber for your existing deadweight creep machine"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-066139"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM"
published: "2026-03-03"
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# Design, deliver, install and commission a vacuum chamber for your existing deadweight creep machine

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-066139

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## Summary

This public procurement contract, initiated by The University of Birmingham, involves the design, delivery, installation, and commissioning of a vacuum chamber for an existing deadweight creep machine. The procurement falls under the industry category of goods, specifically targeting water chambers. Located in Birmingham, United Kingdom, the procurement was carried out using a process described as "Below threshold - unknown." The tender reached the award stage on 3rd March 2026, confirming Darvick Limited as the supplier, with the contractual period extending from 2nd March to 6th June 2025.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses specialising in manufacturing and technological solutions, particularly those with expertise in vacuum chamber design and installation. SMEs with proficiency in engineering goods or those looking to expand their footprint within the educational sector should consider this type of procurement. Companies that effectively meet technical specifications and demonstrate innovation in the development of advanced machines are well-positioned to compete in similar future tenders.

## Notice

Design, deliver, install and commission a vacuum chamber for your existing deadweight creep machine. As per the SSA process

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019074-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - unknown |
| 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 | 1 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 2 Mar 2025 - 6 Jun 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £136,150 |

## 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 | DARVICK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

### Codes

- 44613210 - Water chambers

## Release History

- 3 Mar 2026 at 15:14 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019074-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019074-2026
  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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