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Service Contract For Leica Microdissection System

DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL

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04 Mar 2021 at 19:37

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Defra Network eTendering Portal as the buying organisation, focused on a service contract for a Leica Microdissection System. This venture falls within the laboratory services industry category and is located in London, England. The contract is currently in the Award stage, with a total contract value of £16,641.20. The contract period runs from 26th February 2021 to 31st March 2024, and the tender was awarded on 26th February 2021, with the official notification published on 4th March 2021. The procurement method employed was direct, specifically a single tender action below the financial threshold.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the laboratory services sector, particularly those offering maintenance and technical support for scientific equipment. Companies specialising in preventative maintenance, technical troubleshooting, and servicing high-precision instruments would be well-suited to engage in future tenders within this framework. Additionally, businesses with capabilities in providing swift response services and technical support could find themselves in a strong position to compete for similar contracts that may arise from Defra's ongoing procurement activities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Service Contract For Leica Microdissection System

Notice Description

2.1 Specific requirements The Contractor shall provide the Standard Care level of service provision for the Equipment which shall include, for the specified Agreement Term, the following: 2.1.1 One (1) Preventative Maintenance visit per instrument per annum, to include the following: - Microscope maintenance and revision - Microscope cleaning - Microscope functionality tests - Software upgrade - All travel and labour costs for the Preventative Maintenance visits only; - A 10% discount from Leica list prices on replacement of any Repair Parts; - A 10% discount from Leica list prices on travel and labour for Corrective Maintenance visits. - Priority processing in the event of a breakdown and on site response within a maximum of five (5) day working days. - Technical Phone support Monday to Friday. - Provision of service reports within four (4) Working Days of a site visit by the Contractor. The report shall include date of visit, type of visit, serial number of the specific Equipment, description of issue, action taken to resolve the issue, confirmation the issue is resolved / actions required and timescales to resolve the issue. Additional information: Please note that Defra procurement uses an E-tendering system for Procurement activities. This is currently provided by Bravo Solutions. To access appropriate tendering and contractual documents, please access the E-Tendering portal at https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk", ensuring that your registration includes "Defra". If you have any problems with this system, please contact Bravo on their telephone helpline number 0800 368 4850 or by emailing them at help@bravosolution.co.uk.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3821d72a-38f8-455d-8d28-4b894c36a1ff
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4cb6514e-286b-4bfa-ba53-7927d8f47ab4
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71900000 - Laboratory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£16,641 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£16,641 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Jan 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Feb 20214 years ago
Contract Period
26 Feb 2021 - 31 Mar 2024 3-4 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
DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3JR
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LEICA MICROSYSTEMS (UK

Further Information

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