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Confocal Microscope Service Contract

THE UNIVERSITY OF KENT

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29 Aug 2025 at 11:42

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
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29 Aug 2025 at 11:23

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Kent has awarded a contract for the servicing of a confocal microscope, crucial for undergraduate practicals, taught master projects, and research by PhD students and postdocs. This service contract, valued at £44,985 including VAT, entails the provision of labour and parts to ensure annual maintenance and calibration. The procurement process, completed as of 29th August 2025, was conducted via direct procurement below the threshold, without competition. The contract period spans from 29th August 2025 to 31st July 2026. The supplier chosen for this service is CARL ZEISS LTD, located in Cambourne, Cambridge.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in the maintenance and repair of scientific equipment, especially within the academic sector. Companies with expertise in providing reliable service support and parts for sophisticated lab equipment are particularly well-suited to this type of contract. The straightforward procurement method indicates that similar opportunities may arise without stringent competition, benefiting businesses with established reputations in specialised maintenance services. The successful fulfilment of such contracts can enhance business credibility, foster long-term relationships with educational institutions, and open avenues for future collaborations in the academic sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Confocal Microscope Service Contract

Notice Description

The confocal microscope is used for undergrad practicals, taught master projects and for research by PhD students and post docs. The contract covers labour and parts. Not having the contract in place would mean the equipment would not be serviced and calibrated annually. PS44,985 inc VAT

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059059
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052432-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50800000 - Miscellaneous repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£37,488 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Aug 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Aug 20255 months ago
Contract Period
28 Aug 2025 - 31 Jul 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE UNIVERSITY OF KENT
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@kent.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CANTERBURY
Postcode
CT2 7NZ
Post Town
Canterbury
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ44 East Kent
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Canterbury
Electoral Ward
Blean Forest
Westminster Constituency
Canterbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CARL ZEISS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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