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Mini Competition for the Maintenance and Service of Associated Equipment for FEI Talos TEM to the University of Birmingham

THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM

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07 Jul 2022 at 14:41

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Birmingham has conducted a selective tender for the service and maintenance of a FEI Talos Transmission Electron Microscope (TEM). This contract, valued at approximately £49,824.77, spans from 2nd July 2022 to 31st March 2023. Bids were accepted until the deadline of 23rd May 2022, and only those suppliers who were awarded a framework under the NWUPC High Value Laboratory Equipment Framework Agreement—Lot 3, were eligible to compete. The tender is classified under the CPV code 38511200 for Transmission electron microscopes and it is situated in Birmingham, England. The award was made to FEI UK Limited on 5th July 2022, with a contract value of £41,520.64, reflecting the emphasis on securing high-quality maintenance services.

This tender presents significant opportunities for service-oriented businesses specialising in the maintenance of high-value scientific and laboratory equipment. Companies that have expertise in engineering and support services for transmission electron microscopes would find themselves well-suited to take advantage of such contracts. Given the framework's competitive nature, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with a proven track record in delivering high-quality maintenance and reliability services will have the potential to grow their business by participating in similar future tenders.

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Notice Title

Mini Competition for the Maintenance and Service of Associated Equipment for FEI Talos TEM to the University of Birmingham

Notice Description

The University of Birmingham wishes to enter into a contract for the service and maintenance of a FEI Talos TEM that will ensure that the relevant equipment is maintained and repaired to the highest quality standards. The overriding purpose and objective of the Contract is that the successful Contractor will work with the College to maintain the highest possible standards of reliability by operating an effective service, maintenance inspection and repair service, with contractually binding performance levels in order to deliver a high level of customer satisfaction. The start date for this equipment maintenance contract must start from 01 July 2022 until 31 March 2023. Responses will only be accepted from suppliers that have been awarded a framework under the NWUPC High Value Laboratory Equipment Framework Agreement - Lot 3, referenced as LAB3123 NW. This project is funded by the European Structural Investment Funds (ESIF)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4851fcc6-6ef6-49ab-bb05-b33eb997c1dd
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

38511200 - Transmission electron microscope

50344000 - Repair and maintenance services of optical equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£49,824 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£41,520 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jul 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 May 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Jul 20223 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jul 2022 - 31 Mar 2023 6-12 months
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
THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B15 2TT
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Edgbaston
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Edgbaston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FEI

Further Information

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