Award

Renewal of service contract for a specialised high end super resolution microscope.

UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM (THE)

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30 Jun 2022 at 13:50

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Nottingham is currently at the award stage of a procurement process for the renewal of a service contract related to a specialised high-end super-resolution microscope, classified under the microscopes category. This contract, valued at £29,548.80, was awarded on 6th April 2022, and the procurement was realised through a direct method involving a single tender action. The service is to be delivered at the University’s Kings Meadow Campus in Nottingham, England.

This contract presents an excellent opportunity for SMEs, particularly those specialising in high-precision scientific instruments and maintenance services, to enhance their business outreach. Companies that provide technological support and servicing for advanced microscopy equipment would be particularly well-suited to compete in similar future tenders, as they can leverage their expertise in maintaining and servicing such scientific instruments.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Renewal of service contract for a specialised high end super resolution microscope.

Notice Description

The microscope is manufactured and serviced by and is part of a suite of Zeiss instruments that require the Zeiss engineers to maintain them.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5bdcca16-9004-498d-be02-82a93b47b3c9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d5689787-ebaf-4c47-b609-28380f2c4c1e
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

38510000 - Microscopes

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£29,548 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£29,548 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jun 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Apr 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Apr 20223 years ago
Contract Period
5 Apr 2022 - 6 Apr 2022 24 hours
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 NOTTINGHAM (THE)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NOTTINGHAM
Postcode
NG7 2NR
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF14 Nottingham
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Nottingham
Electoral Ward
Lenton & Wollaton East
Westminster Constituency
Nottingham South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CARL ZEISS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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