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Mini Competition for the Maintenance and Service of Associated Equipment for FEI Talos TEM to the University of Birmingham

THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM

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07 Jul 2022 at 15:00

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Birmingham has completed a tender process titled "Mini Competition for the Maintenance and Service of Associated Equipment for FEI Talos TEM." This procurement falls within the services industry, specifically relating to the repair and maintenance of optical equipment, classified under CPV code 50344000. The contract is based in Birmingham, UK, and the maintenance service is scheduled to run from 1 July 2022 to 31 March 2023. The procurement was conducted as a limited procedure, whereby responses were accepted only from suppliers under the NWUPC High Value Laboratory Equipment Framework Agreement - Lot 3.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in high-quality maintenance and repair services of laboratory equipment, particularly those experienced in servicing transmission electron microscopes. Companies that are part of the NWUPC framework are particularly well-positioned to compete effectively. The contract, valued at £41,520.64 and funded by the European Structural Investment Funds, highlights the importance of reliability and quality in service delivery, making it an attractive opportunity for potential bidders aiming to expand their portfolio in public sector contracts.

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Notice Title

Mini Competition for the Maintenance and Service of Associated Equipment for FEI Talos TEM to the University of Birmingham

Notice Description

The University of Birmingham wishes to enter into a contract for the service and maintenance of a FEI Talos TEM that will ensure that the relevant equipment is maintained and repaired to the highest quality standards. 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 effective service, maintenance inspection and repair service, with contractually binding performance levels in order to deliver a high level of customer satisfaction. The start date for this equipment maintenance contract must start from 01 July 2022 until 31 March 2023. Responses will only be accepted from suppliers that have been awarded a framework under the NWUPC High Value Laboratory Equipment Framework Agreement - Lot 3, referenced as LAB3123 NW. This project is funded by the European Structural Investment Funds (ESIF)

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University of Birmingham wishes to enter into a contract for the service and maintenance of a FEI Talos TEM that will ensure that the relevant equipment is maintained and repaired to the highest quality standards. 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 effective service, maintenance inspection and repair service, with contractually binding performance levels in order to deliver a high level of customer satisfaction. The start date for this equipment maintenance contract must start from 01 July 2022 until 31 March 2023. Responses will only be accepted from suppliers that have been awarded a framework under the NWUPC High Value Laboratory Equipment Framework Agreement - Lot 3, referenced as LAB3123 NW. This project is funded by the European Structural Investment Funds (ESIF)

Procurement Information

This contract was awarded following a mini competition under the NWUPC High Value Laboratory Equipment Framework Agreement - Lot 3, referenced as LAB3123 NW. All lot 3 suppliers were attached to the project to bid.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-034f8c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018660-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

38511200 - Transmission electron microscope

50344000 - Repair and maintenance services of optical equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£41,520 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jul 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 May 20223 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

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
TLG31 Birmingham

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Edgbaston
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Edgbaston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FEI

Further Information

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