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Service contract for LSM980 confocal microscope

UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA

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05 Feb 2025 at 15:06

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of East Anglia has completed a procurement process for a one-year service contract for the LSM980 confocal microscope, a critical piece of equipment supporting over 30 science faculty groups. The procurement, classified under the 'Repair and maintenance services of optical equipment' industry category, was conducted through a single tender action and awarded to Carl Zeiss Microscopy Limited. The contract's service period runs from 19th December 2024 to 1st December 2025, and the related procurement documents were published on 5th February 2025. This procurement operates out of Norwich, England (postcode NR4 7TJ).

This tender presents significant business opportunities, particularly for large firms with expertise in the maintenance of specialised optical equipment like confocal microscopes. Given the nature of the direct procurement method through a single tender action, businesses capable of offering similarly specialised and essential services to educational institutions may find themselves well-suited to participate in future tenders of this kind. Additionally, maintaining such critical scientific apparatus can bolster supplier credentials and lead to further procurement opportunities within the academic and research sectors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Service contract for LSM980 confocal microscope

Notice Description

A one year service contract for LSM980 confocal microscope. This microscope is critical for supporting more than 30 groups across all science faculties. A single action tender has been undertaken.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-43ed03a3-0e1a-4f56-8bc4-9cb18974e9c5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5d298b27-142c-4169-b6a0-3b3e3aafb43c
Current Stage
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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

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50344000 - Repair and maintenance services of optical equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
19 Dec 2024 - 1 Dec 2025 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
UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR4 7TJ
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Norwich
Electoral Ward
University
Westminster Constituency
Norwich South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CARL ZEISS MICROSCOPY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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