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Supply of Service Contract for Research Microscopes to the University of Birmingham

THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM

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04 May 2020 at 12:03

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Birmingham has awarded a contract titled "Supply of Service Contract for Research Microscopes" to Carl Zeiss Microscopy Limited, focusing on the renewal of the annual maintenance contract for technology hub microscopes. This procurement, categorized under laboratory, optical and precision equipment, was completed with a total value of £45,063.60. The contract period began on 8th April 2020 and will conclude on 28th February 2021. The procurement method utilised was a direct award under the initiation type of tender, with the tender period officially closing on 13th March 2020.

This tender presents a potential opportunity for businesses in the laboratory and scientific equipment services sector, particularly those specializing in maintenance and support for microscopy technologies. Companies with the capacity and expertise to handle sophisticated laboratory equipment and those offering tailored service contracts would be well-positioned to compete in future tenders within this niche market, contributing to business growth in the evolving needs of academic institutions and research facilities.

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Notice Title

Supply of Service Contract for Research Microscopes to the University of Birmingham

Notice Description

Renewal of annual maintenance contract for technology hub microscopes

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-53ececb8-b34a-4a7a-aec9-96a61cdf9a01
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3bb84529-97e5-42d1-a40a-6b06bb7a573a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£45,063 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£45,063 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 May 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Mar 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Mar 20205 years ago
Contract Period
7 Apr 2020 - 28 Feb 2021 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM
Contact Name
Peter Nobbs
Contact Email
p.k.g.nobbs@bham.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

CARL ZEISS MICROSCOPY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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