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(NU/1786) The Provision of a Service and Maintenance Contract for Zeiss-manufactured widefield fluorescence, confocal, multi-photon and scanning electron microscopy instruments

NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY

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06 Jul 2022 at 14:52

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Newcastle University, which is seeking proposals for a service and maintenance contract related to Zeiss-manufactured microscopy instruments. The contract, valued at £280,000, falls under the category of repair and maintenance services of precision equipment and has an effective contract period from 6th July 2022 to 31st March 2025. The tender process was officially concluded on 27th June 2022, with the awarded contract to Carl Zeiss Ltd announced on 6th July 2022.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the provision of servicing and maintenance of advanced scientific equipment. Companies offering precision equipment repair and installation services would be particularly well-suited to participate in future contracts in this sector. The established relationship with a prestigious institution like Newcastle University may also enhance credibility and visibility within the industry, driving potential business growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

(NU/1786) The Provision of a Service and Maintenance Contract for Zeiss-manufactured widefield fluorescence, confocal, multi-photon and scanning electron microscopy instruments

Notice Description

The scope of this contract is for the provision of comprehensive servicing and maintenance cover for 12 microscopy systems and associated accessories. (See Appendix 1 Zeiss Instrument List). For the individual instruments the current service and maintenance contracts start dates are listed. The aim of this RFQ process is to purchase the required service and maintenance cover for all instruments listed in Appendix 1 Zeiss Instrument List and to align the timescales for future cover. The contract for the servicing of all the instruments stated in Appendix 1 Instrument list will terminate on 31st March 2025.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1bf52ebf-1e37-4871-a592-bcfe6a6b90db
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7b28c526-1115-4e97-ace6-f183bd8566b3
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

51 - Installation services (except software)

CPV Codes

50430000 - Repair and maintenance services of precision equipment

51430000 - Installation services of laboratory equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£280,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£227,568 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jul 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Jun 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Jul 20223 years ago
Contract Period
6 Jul 2022 - 31 Mar 2025 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Emma Barksby
Contact Email
emma.barksby@ncl.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1912086298

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE
Postcode
NE1 7RU
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Monument
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CARL ZEISS

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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