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title: "Preventative Maintenance and Support for Sigma VP Scanning Electron Microscope"
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# Preventative Maintenance and Support for Sigma VP Scanning Electron Microscope

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-015c442e-439e-4adc-9c9a-1191d4bb6722

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## Summary

The procurement process was initiated by the Ministry of Defence for a contract titled "Preventative Maintenance and Support for Sigma VP Scanning Electron Microscope." This tender falls under the industry category of preventive maintenance services and was located in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement method was an open procedure, with a total contract value of £100,000. The tender period ended on 11 December 2018, and the contract commenced on 14 January 2019, running through to 13 January 2023.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in maintenance services, particularly those within the SME sector, given the suitability designation for small and medium enterprises. Companies with expertise in servicing electronic microscopical equipment would be particularly well-suited to compete for similar tenders in the future. Engaging with such contracts could enhance business growth through steady revenue from long-term service agreements and the chance to establish a strong relationship with a key government client.

## Notice

4 year preventative Maintenance for Sigma VP Scanning Electron Microscope

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/45399fbc-bb1e-4edc-86aa-bc9f4b5a1974 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Jan 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Dec 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Jan 2019 |
| Contract period | 14 Jan 2019 - 13 Jan 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £100,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | PORTSMOUTH |
| Post town | Portsmouth |
| Postcode | PO1 3LU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ31 Portsmouth |
| Local authority | Portsmouth |
| Electoral ward | Charles Dickens |
| Westminster constituency | Portsmouth South |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CARL ZEISS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50324200 - Preventive maintenance services

## Release History

- 15 Jan 2019 at 12:26 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/45399fbc-bb1e-4edc-86aa-bc9f4b5a1974

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/45399fbc-bb1e-4edc-86aa-bc9f4b5a1974
  15th January 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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