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    ContractsMicroscopes for Laboratory Refurbishment at Birmingham City University
    Awarded contract

    Microscopes for Laboratory Refurbishment at Birmingham City University

    Awarded
    £66.5k
    Published 27 Oct 2026

    Birmingham City University is purchasing scientific microscopes for the Seacole Laboratories Refurbishment project.

    🇬🇧United Kingdom· West MidlandsPublished 27 Oct 2026· 5 days agoviaFind a Tender
    Awarded
    £66.5k
    Published 27 Oct 2026

    Decision brief

    4 fields
    • Contract value
      £66,500
      Pounds sterling
    • Closing date
      Not published
      No closing date published
    • Sector
      Research & Innovation
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    • Location
      🇬🇧United Kingdom
      West Midlands

    Suppliers

    1 supplier
    • AW
      APPLETON WOODS LIMITED
    Lead contractor

    Lifecycle

    Awarded

    Contract awarded. Originally published 5 days ago.

    27 October 2026
    Awarded — no open tender advertised

    Brief

    Birmingham City University seeks to procure essential scientific microscopes as part of the Seacole Laboratories Refurbishment project. This opportunity is suitable for suppliers of laboratory equipment and microscopy solutions. The university requires quality microscopes to support educational and research activities in the refurbished facilities. Suppliers should be prepared to provide equipment specifications, delivery timelines, and warranty information. This procurement supports the institution's commitment to providing modern laboratory infrastructure for students and researchers.

    Track record

    1 award · 1 winner
    Thin record

    Only 1 prior award here — too little to read.

    In research innovation, Birmingham City University has awarded 1 contract to 1 supplier.

    Who wins here
    1. APPLETON WOODS LIMITED1× · 100%

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    Publisher
    UK Cabinet Office
    Licence
    OGL v3.0
    Source
    find-tender.service.gov.uk
    Record ID
    ocds-h6vhtk-0791a3

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    Birmingham City University
    Sector
    Research & Innovation