Award

Maintenance Laboratory Equipment

UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH

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Award

12 Feb 2025 at 09:36

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Plymouth has concluded an award for the maintenance of laboratory equipment, specifically servicing three electron microscopes over a duration of three years. This procurement, classified under 'Laboratory services' (CPV 71900000), has reached the 'Award' stage, with the formal award date being 8 January 2025. The contract, extending from 8 January 2025 to 31 December 2027, is situated in the South West region of the United Kingdom, and is valued at £111,531.50. This single tender action was conducted using the direct procurement method, denoting a 'Single tender action (below threshold)' approach.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the laboratory equipment maintenance sector, particularly those that can offer specialised services for electron microscopes. While the contract was awarded to JEOL (UK) LTD, large-scale businesses with expertise in laboratory services could find similar future opportunities suitable for their capabilities within the academic and research sector. Collaborating with institutions like the University of Plymouth, known for their robust research infrastructure, can enhance a business's portfolio and provide sustainable growth avenues through long-term service contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Maintenance Laboratory Equipment

Notice Description

Service contract to cover 3 electron microscopes over a period of 3 years.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-947de2d3-5e21-4ad0-946f-9f07fbca9141
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/78c68244-7d69-4215-8cdb-c82f81c3486a
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71900000 - Laboratory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£111,531 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£111,531 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
8 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2027 2-3 years
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 PLYMOUTH
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PLYMOUTH
Postcode
PL4 8AA
Post Town
Plymouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK41 Plymouth
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Plymouth
Electoral Ward
Drake
Westminster Constituency
Plymouth Sutton and Devonport

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

JEOL (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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