---
title: "BCU 2 - Allentown"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06d0a8"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM"
published: "2026-07-22"
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# BCU 2 - Allentown

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06d0a8

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## Summary

The procurement contract titled "BCU 2 - Allentown" was conducted by The University of Birmingham, located in Edgbaston, Birmingham, under industry category of biomedical equipment. This tender went through a direct procurement method, characterised as below threshold and without competition, and has now reached the award stage, with the contract being signed on 14 April 2025. Awarded on 22 July 2026, the contract involves the procurement of goods and was awarded to Allentown UK Limited. The process related to a single lot, which has been completed, and the delivery location is specified as the United Kingdom.

This contract presents lucrative opportunities for businesses engaged in the supply and development of biomedical equipment. Small and medium enterprises, notably those without the capacity to compete in open tenders, could find the direct procurement approach beneficial for entry. Companies similar in scale to Allentown UK Limited, particularly those familiar with working under sub-central government entities like universities, would be well-suited to compete for such tenders, helping them expand their client base within the public sector.

## Notice

BCU 2 - Allentown, as per the SSA.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069077-2026 |
| 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 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 14 Apr 2025 - 6 May 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £70,498 |

## 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 | ALLENTOWN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38434540 - Biomedical equipment

## Release History

- 22 Jul 2026 at 10:38 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069077-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069077-2026
  22nd July 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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