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Service and Maintenance of a Fei Talos F200 Stem and a Helios G4 CXE P-FIB to the University of Birmingham

THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM

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Award

09 Dec 2020 at 09:40

Award Notice
Tender

19 Nov 2020 at 17:14

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Birmingham has completed a public procurement process for the service and maintenance of a FEI TALOS F200 STEM and a HELIOS G4 CXE P-FIB, critical equipment for their operations. The tender, titled "Service and Maintenance of a Fei Talos F200 Stem and a Helios G4 CXE P-FIB", was initiated under the open procedure procurement method. The successful contract was awarded on 1 December 2020, with a contract period spanning from 18 December 2020 to 17 December 2021. The project, located in Birmingham (B15 2TT), falls under the category of repair and maintenance services, and includes a total value of approximately £90,611.98, funded by the European Structural and Investment Fund (ESIF).

This contract provides a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in equipment servicing and maintenance. Businesses with expertise in maintaining high-precision scientific instruments and a proven track record in meeting contractually binding performance levels would be well-placed to compete. This kind of tender enables SMEs to engage with prestigious institutions like the University of Birmingham, fostering business growth and establishing long-term client relationships within the higher education sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Service and Maintenance of a Fei Talos F200 Stem and a Helios G4 CXE P-FIB to the University of Birmingham

Notice Description

The University of Birmingham wishes to enter into a contract for the service and maintenance of an FEI TALOS F200 STEM and a HELIOS G4 CXe P-FIB that will ensure that the relevant equipment is maintained and repaired to the highest quality standards. Accordingly the Employer is seeking competitive Tenders from suitably qualified contractors in response to this Invitation to Tender with a view to awarding a Contract to a single Contractor for the service and maintenance of a range of small /medium size vapour compression chillers. The Price for the provision of the Services shall be as set out in a specific Pricing Schedule in the format set out in Schedule 1 and this Pricing Schedule will form part of the Contract between the Parties. The overriding purpose and objective of the Contract is that the successful Contractor will work with the College to maintain the highest possible standards of reliability by operating an P a g e | 5 effective service, maintenance inspection and repair service, with contractually binding performance levels in order to deliver a high level of customer satisfaction This project is funded by the European Structural and Investment Fund (ESIF).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-62df6bd9-f729-4ae9-8e05-1a5557da34ed
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/19ddbb17-817d-4ca2-8c04-12fb7547dbe9
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£90,611 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Dec 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Nov 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Dec 20205 years ago
Contract Period
18 Dec 2020 - 17 Dec 2021 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
THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

FEI

Further Information

Notice Documents

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