Award

Maintenance contract for Sequel II

CARDIFF UNIVERSITY

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Summary of the contracting process

Cardiff University has awarded a contract for the maintenance of Sequel II to Pacific Biosciences, specializing in repair and maintenance services of medical and precision equipment. The contract falls under the services industry category with a procurement method of direct award initiated through tender. This contract is valued at £33,245.80 and was signed on 28th March 2025, with the award process completed on 17th April 2025. The procurement stage is 'Award,' indicating that the tender process is in its final phase. This opportunity is situated at Cardiff University, The Spark Building, Maindy Road, CF24 4HQ.

This tender opens significant opportunities for businesses involved in the maintenance of high-value medical and precision equipment. It demonstrates Cardiff University's drive to maintain and ensure the operational efficiency of their equipment through strategic partnerships. Businesses specializing in similar services can look to leverage such opportunities for growth by expanding their client base and strengthening their reputation in high-value contracts. This also illustrates potential for OEMs and suppliers who can deliver specialised maintenance services directly to universities and research institutions.

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Notice Title

Maintenance contract for Sequel II

Notice Description

Cardiff University has purchased Maintenance contract for Sequel IIe from the Original Equipment Manufacturer

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-150141
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=150141
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50400000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical and precision equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£33,245 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CARDIFF UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Jamie Jones
Contact Email
jonesj156@cardiff.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2920879648

Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF24 4HQ
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Cathays
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff South and Penarth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PACIFIC BIOSCIENCES

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