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title: "Mini Seahorse analyzer with XF HS Mini FluxPak and warranty (Quote no.: UK-AL-724-653)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06d643"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM"
published: "2026-07-29"
---

# Mini Seahorse analyzer with XF HS Mini FluxPak and warranty (Quote no.: UK-AL-724-653)

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06d643

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## Summary

The University of Birmingham has completed a procurement process for a Mini Seahorse analyser with XF HS Mini FluxPak and warranty, under a direct procurement method without competition. The tender, tagged under services in the research laboratory services category, was part of the contract with identifier "12952-24" and was finalised on 3rd August 2024. Key details point to the procurement being below threshold, awarded to Agilent Technologies LDA UK Limited, with the contract active from 4th August 2024 to 31st March 2025. The university, located in Edgbaston, Birmingham, was the buying organisation involved, working under the legal framework designated by the UKPGA 2023/54.

This procurement presents an opportunity for businesses involved in research laboratory services to align themselves with institutions like the University of Birmingham, potentially leading to further collaboration and business expansion. Companies offering innovative laboratory solutions that meet precise analytical requirements are particularly well-suited for similar future opportunities in the public sector. Engaging in such highly specialised and technology-driven contracts can enhance a company’s portfolio and credibility within the educational research community.

## Notice

Mini Seahorse analyzer with XF HS Mini FluxPak and warranty (Quote no.: UK-AL-724-653), as per SSA process.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071628-2026 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | 3 Aug 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £63,933 |

## 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 | AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73111000 - Research laboratory services

## Release History

- 29 Jul 2026 at 10:51 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071628-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071628-2026
  29th July 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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