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Contract for the maintenance of a range of microscopes

DONCASTER AND BASSETLAW TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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14 Nov 2025 at 10:21

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Contract for the maintenance of a range of microscopes" was conducted by Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, a central government public authority based in Doncaster, United Kingdom. The contract relates to the services industry category, particularly focusing on repair and maintenance services of hotel equipment, and is located in the UK region UKE31. The process, which followed a direct procurement method below the threshold without competition, has now reached the Award stage. Contract signing took place on 31st March 2025, and the contract is set to be active from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2028. The total value of the contract amounts to £61,515.60, including VAT.

This tender presents substantial business opportunities for companies specialising in maintenance services, particularly those with expertise in servicing sophisticated equipment like microscopes. Businesses such as large-scale service providers, similar in scale to the awarded supplier, CARL ZEISS LTD, would find themselves well-suited to compete in this domain. Engaging in contracts of this nature can foster business growth by enhancing portfolios and credentials in high-value, specialised service sectors. The contract's long-term span offers stable business prospects and the potential for establishing a strong client relationship with a reputable NHS Trust.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Contract for the maintenance of a range of microscopes

Notice Description

Contract for the maintenance of a range of microscopes - MTS

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e11b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073836-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details 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

50881000 - Repair and maintenance services of hotel equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£51,263 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 202510 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DONCASTER AND BASSETLAW TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Richard Somerset
Contact Email
r.somerset@nhs.net
Contact Phone
07775 012122

Buyer Location

Locality
DONCASTER
Postcode
DN2 5LT
Post Town
Doncaster
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE35 Doncaster
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Doncaster
Electoral Ward
Wheatley Hills & Intake
Westminster Constituency
Doncaster Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CARL ZEISS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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