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Service Contract - Gatan/Ametek K3 Camera and Gatan Image Filter (GIF)

BIRKBECK COLLEGE

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03 Jul 2023 at 10:54

Summary of the contracting process

The BIRKBECK COLLEGE has awarded a service contract for a Gatan/Ametek K3 Camera and Gatan Image Filter (GIF) related to a Krios Microscope based in Malet Street, London, WC1E 7HX. The procurement method used was a limited procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The contract valued at £268,447.20 was signed on 29th June 2023, and the award was granted to AMETEK (GB) Limited.

This tender presents business opportunities for companies specializing in repair and maintenance services, specifically in the area of microscopes. Companies that can provide consistent service using original parts would be well-suited for this contract. Due to the critical nature of the equipment involved in research activities, businesses ensuring value for money and maintaining service quality would be competitive in this procurement process.

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Notice Title

Service Contract - Gatan/Ametek K3 Camera and Gatan Image Filter (GIF)

Notice Description

Service Contract for K3 Camera and Gatan Image Filter (GIF) (Krios Microscope)

Lot Information

Lot 1

4 year Service Contract for K3 Camera and Gatan Image Filter (GIF) (Krios Microscope)

Procurement Information

The Service Contract is for K3 Camera and Gatan Image Filter (GIF), which are used on a Krios Microscope for research purposes. The award of the contract to Ametek (GB) Limited is made on the following basis; Following Market engagement and appropriate consultation by the College to determine procurement options, it was agreed with stakeholders, that the contract should be awarded to Ametek (GB) Limited for the K3 camera and Gatan Image Filter (GIF). The new contract will ensure consistency of service with the original manufacturers of the items, which are a critical component for the functioning of our Krios Microscope, which is an essential part of research activity for our academic community and students. The microscope manufacturers have also consented to this arrangement, which are in the best interest of the College. The College also concluded that the 4-year contract offers value for money and maintenance with original parts is retained as was originally envisaged at award stage of the Krios Microscope in 2017.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03de33
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018812-2023
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

38510000 - Microscopes

50800000 - Miscellaneous repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£268,447 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jul 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jun 20232 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BIRKBECK COLLEGE
Contact Name
Procurement
Contact Email
procurement@bbk.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
WC1E 7HX
Post Town
Central London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI36 Camden
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Camden
Electoral Ward
Bloomsbury
Westminster Constituency
Holborn and St Pancras

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AMETEK (GB

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