---
title: "ABCA2 IRMS Breath testing system"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0688c1"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM"
published: "2026-04-22"
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# ABCA2 IRMS Breath testing system

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0688c1

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by The University of Birmingham has successfully awarded a contract for a breath testing system known as the ABCA2 IRMS. This contract falls under the sub-central government category and involves direct procurement methods below the threshold without competition. Located in Birmingham, United Kingdom (UKG31), the procurement of goods has been completed. Key dates for the contract include its signing on 12th March 2025, with a performance period from 13th March 2025 to 27th March 2027. The procurement stage is marked as award, and legal adherence is under the UKPGA 2023/54 legislation.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses specialising in data equipment and related technology products, given its focus on breath testing systems. With SERCON LIMITED, a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME), already involved as the supplier, similar SMEs with expertise in delivering high-quality technological solutions can benefit significantly. Businesses positioned to offer innovative and reliable data equipment solutions may find lucrative ventures within procurement opportunities such as this, especially those that cater to specific niche requirements without the need for competitive tendering.

## Notice

ABCA2 IRMS Breath testing system, as per SSA process.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036693-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| 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 | 22 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 13 Mar 2025 - 27 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £69,070 |

## 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 | SERCON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

### Codes

- 32580000 - Data equipment

## Release History

- 22 Apr 2026 at 14:08 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036693-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036693-2026
  22nd April 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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