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Confocal microscope Service

UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA

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18 Dec 2025 at 13:15

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Confocal microscope Service" has been completed by the University of East Anglia, located in Norwich Research Park, United Kingdom. The contract focuses on medical equipments and repair services, specifically an annual premium service contract for the Observer 7. The direct procurement method was utilised, falling below the threshold and conducted without competition. The contract was awarded to CARL ZEISS LTD on 18th December 2025, and it is active from 1st January 2026 to 31st December 2026, with a total value of £32,982.48. Both the buyer and supplier are situated in the UKH15 region, with the University of East Anglia acting as a sub-central government public authority.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialised in medical equipment services, particularly those capable of providing high-quality maintenance and repair services. Large-scale businesses or those with significant technical expertise in the confocal microscopy sector would find this contract favourable. Despite being a direct award without competitive bidding, future tender opportunities from the University of East Anglia could benefit similar businesses by opening up service areas related to research and academic infrastructure maintenance.

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Notice Title

Confocal microscope Service

Notice Description

Annual premium service contract and prevent service contract for Observer 7.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f920
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084374-2025
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

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£32,982 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@uea.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR4 7TJ
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Norwich
Electoral Ward
University
Westminster Constituency
Norwich South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CARL ZEISS

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