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

THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM

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15 Apr 2021 at 14:11

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Birmingham is conducting a procurement process for a service contract valued at £44,092.05 for the maintenance of Zeiss microscopes in their facility. This direct award procurement, classified under repair and maintenance services of medical and precision equipment (CPV code: 50400000), has reached the award stage as of 5th February 2021, with the awarded contract start date set for 8th February 2021 and concluding on 30th November 2021. The tender was published on 15th April 2021 and is located in Birmingham, England.

This tender presents an opportunity for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in maintenance services for medical and precision equipment, particularly those with experience in servicing Zeiss equipment. Companies capable of delivering comprehensive support and maintenance for high-end scientific instruments could find this contract aligns well with their business capabilities, facilitating growth through engagement with a prestigious educational institution.

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Notice Title

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

Notice Description

Consolidated maintenance contract to cover all Zeiss microscopes in the Facility. The equipment specified in the contract is serviceable by the selling vendor (Carl Zeiss) only.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e19c652b-3bb3-4e98-9387-1ce461da9628
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/61bde6a9-41a3-4088-8d8d-27d0887246de
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
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50400000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical and precision equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£44,092 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£44,092 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Apr 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Feb 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Feb 20215 years ago
Contract Period
8 Feb 2021 - 30 Nov 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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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