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CONTRACT AWARD - OEM - Service Contract for Electron Microscope

THE UNIVERSITY OF LEEDS

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25 Oct 2018 at 09:31

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Leeds has awarded a contract for the service and maintenance of a Nion UltraSTEM100MC HERMES electron microscope, a highly specialised piece of scientific equipment, located in Yorkshire and the Humber, England. This procurement process was initiated as a direct, single tender action due to the unique nature of the equipment, with a total contract value of £133,064. The contract period is set to commence on 1st December 2018 and will run until 14th March 2020. The procurement went through its award stage, with the award date being 13th August 2018 and published on 25th October 2018.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses in the precision equipment repair and maintenance industry, particularly those offering specialised technical services. Companies with expertise in servicing advanced scientific instruments would be well-positioned to compete in future tenders. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this opportunity appealing, especially if they possess the necessary qualifications and experience to meet the demands of such specialised contracts.

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Notice Title

CONTRACT AWARD - OEM - Service Contract for Electron Microscope

Notice Description

The AWARD OF A CONTRACT for an agreement to service and maintain a highly specialised piece of scientific equipment, a Nion UltraSTEM100MC HERMES), one of only 6 such instruments in existence in the world, by its manufacturer, Nion Company, for a duration of 2.5 years

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-57e7f24d-49f7-4218-8cf6-3a6dd4e9d16e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fcff3f2b-d089-48dd-829e-e45dee37893b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50430000 - Repair and maintenance services of precision equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£133,064 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£133,064 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Oct 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Aug 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Aug 20187 years ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2018 - 14 Mar 2020 1-2 years
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 LEEDS
Contact Name
Maggie Whitworth
Contact Email
m.a.whitworth@adm.leeds.ac.uk
Contact Phone
0113 343 1810 ext 1810

Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS2 9JZ
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber

Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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