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Confocal Microscope Service Contract

London and South East University Group

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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19 Aug 2026 at 10:22

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19 Aug 2026 at 10:17

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Summary of the contracting process

London and South East University Group is procuring specialist servicing for an existing Zeiss confocal microscope, a high-value bespoke scientific instrument. The service covers ongoing maintenance and the supply of all replacement parts, supporting the microscope’s continued operation for laboratory and research activity. The requirement is for laboratory services, classified under CPV 71900000. The equipment is associated with the university group in Greenwich, London, while the stated delivery location is in the South East of England. This is a single-service requirement for the existing instrument rather than a purchase of new laboratory equipment. The selected provider is the microscope manufacturer’s UK business, reflecting the need for service and parts from Zeiss.

The procurement has been completed and the contract was awarded directly without competition as a below-threshold requirement. The stated basis was that the existing bespoke instrument can only be serviced by Zeiss. One award was made to CARL ZEISS LTD on 1 August 2026 for £39,372 gross, including applicable taxes, in GBP. The awarded service contract runs from 20 August 2026 to 31 July 2027. The tender and its single lot are recorded as complete, while the award is active. A signature milestone was scheduled for 19 August 2026. The procedure therefore resulted in a manufacturer-specific service arrangement rather than a competitive market exercise, with the award covering the microscope service and all replacement parts.

This procurement demonstrates recurring demand from a university buyer for specialist support of high-value scientific imaging equipment. Competitors seeking similar work would need credible capability in confocal microscope servicing, fault diagnosis, preventive maintenance and the sourcing or supply of compatible replacement parts. They would also need practical experience supporting bespoke laboratory instruments in a research environment, with the technical depth to maintain equipment on which laboratory activity depends. The outcome shows that manufacturer expertise, access to genuine parts and the ability to provide a complete service package were important to this buyer. Firms monitoring future requirements from London and South East University Group should therefore be able to evidence specialist instrument knowledge, dependable engineering support and the capacity to maintain an existing Zeiss system rather than simply supply general laboratory services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Confocal Microscope Service Contract

Notice Description

Service for an existing scientific microscope provided by Zeiss. This is a high value bespoke instrument that can only be serviced by Zeiss. The contract guarantees service and all replacement parts.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06e732
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078829-2026
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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71900000 - Laboratory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£39,372 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Aug 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Aug 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
20 Aug 2026 - 31 Jul 2027 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
London and South East University Group
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GREENWICH
Postcode
SE10 9LS
Postcode Area
South East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI5 Outer London - East and North East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI51 Bexley and Greenwich
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Greenwich
Electoral Ward
East Greenwich
Westminster Constituency
Greenwich and Woolwich

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CARL ZEISS LTD

Further Information

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