Tender

Maintenance of Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM)

UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL LANCASHIRE

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Tender

03 Jan 2024 at 09:30

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Central Lancashire has issued a tender for the maintenance of a Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM). The procurement falls under the repair and maintenance services category. The contract is valued at £75,000 GBP and follows an open procedure (below threshold). The tender deadline is set for 16:00 on 16th January 2024. The contract period is scheduled to start on 1st February 2024 and end on 1st February 2027. Interested parties can contact nismail4@uclan.ac.uk for submissions. The procurement process is at the tender stage and aims to secure a service provider for the specified requirements in Preston, England.

This tender for the maintenance of a Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) by the University of Central Lancashire presents an opportunity for service providers in the repair and maintenance services industry. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that are approved maintenance providers and provide manufacture-specific replacement parts could be well-suited to compete. The University seeks a service provider offering a comprehensive support package, including targeted telephone and onsite labour responses, spare parts, preventive maintenance visits, and software updates. Businesses capable of meeting these requirements and delivering high-quality service are encouraged to submit proposals for this contract for potential business growth opportunities.

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Notice Title

Maintenance of Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM)

Notice Description

The University purchased Scanning Electron Microscope Thermo Quattro S in May 2021 and are looking for a service provider to undertake the annual service on this machine. The service company must provide a 4-hour targeted telephone support, 48-hour targeted onsite labour response, unlimited labour hours (including travel time and expenses), all necessary spare parts (including all accessories listed on the contract), replacement FEG tip (for applicable products), one preventive maintenance visit (per year) and software updates The service company must be a supplier approved maintenance provider and only manufacture specific replacements parts to be used. If you are able to meet these requirements please submit a proposal on how you will provide the service and an annual quote. Responses to be submitted to nismail4@uclan.ac.uk by the specified closing date.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4df2d704-c252-493e-9801-bfe46cfa2db9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f4f47b1e-f042-4925-8dcf-6490685cce4d
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£75,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jan 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Jan 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Feb 2024 - 1 Feb 2027 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL LANCASHIRE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
nismail4@uclan.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
PRESTON
Postcode
PR1 2TQ
Post Town
Preston
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD45 Mid Lancashire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Preston
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Preston

Further Information

Notice Documents

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