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Provision of Diffraction Apparatus Service & Maintenance Contract

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON

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06 Jul 2022 at 08:25

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Southampton is seeking tender submissions for the "Provision of Diffraction Apparatus Service & Maintenance Contract," aimed at maintaining essential laboratory equipment for the UK National Crystallography Service. This procurement falls within the "Repair, maintenance and associated services of vehicles and related equipment" category, with a total contract value of £308,335.97. The contract period is set to commence on 1st July 2022 and will run for five years until 30th June 2027. The tender was initiated under a selective procurement method, with the tender period closing on 31st May 2022. The relevant services will be provided at the university's Chemical Crystallography Laboratory, located in the South East of England.

The awarded contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialised in maintenance and servicing of scientific equipment, particularly those capable of delivering preventive maintenance services. Companies that fit the criteria of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. Firms with experience in working with sophisticated lab apparatus and a strong understanding of the requirements for research facilities like the University of Southampton may find this tender especially beneficial for fostering growth and establishing long-term partnerships with a prestigious academic institution.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Diffraction Apparatus Service & Maintenance Contract

Notice Description

The UK National Crystallography Service (NCS) is a world leading, unique facility providing a service and researching in chemical crystallography. We focus on the technique of single crystal diffraction applied to samples submitted by UK Chemistry, and related, disciplines. The NCS's laboratory facilities are based in the Chemical Crystallography Laboratory at the University of Southampton's School of Chemistry. UoS require a 5 Year service and maintenance contract for the hardware (Diffraction Apparatus) listed in the Specification section below. These are open access instruments, used by PhD students. The service contract will be required to start on the 1st July 2022 as the previous maintenance agreement will expire on the 30th June 2022. The University needs to ensure a service contract is in place on this date, to maintain continuity of the instruments if any repairs are required

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f3693c3a-8981-44bc-99f3-8509a2a0dac6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/78ff986a-54cc-483d-aca2-cc34f2bc3877
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50100000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services of vehicles and related equipment

50324200 - Preventive maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£308,335 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£308,335 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jul 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 May 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jun 20223 years ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2022 - 30 Jun 2027 Over 5 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 SOUTHAMPTON
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO17 1BJ
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ32 Southampton
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Portswood
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Test

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RIGAKU EUROPE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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