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title: "(NU/1786) The Provision of a Service and Maintenance Contract for Zeiss-manufactured widefield fluorescence, confocal, multi-photon and scanning electron microscopy instruments"
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# (NU/1786) The Provision of a Service and Maintenance Contract for Zeiss-manufactured widefield fluorescence, confocal, multi-photon and scanning electron microscopy instruments

Buyer: NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1bf52ebf-1e37-4871-a592-bcfe6a6b90db

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Newcastle University, which is seeking proposals for a service and maintenance contract related to Zeiss-manufactured microscopy instruments. The contract, valued at £280,000, falls under the category of repair and maintenance services of precision equipment and has an effective contract period from 6th July 2022 to 31st March 2025. The tender process was officially concluded on 27th June 2022, with the awarded contract to Carl Zeiss Ltd announced on 6th July 2022.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the provision of servicing and maintenance of advanced scientific equipment. Companies offering precision equipment repair and installation services would be particularly well-suited to participate in future contracts in this sector. The established relationship with a prestigious institution like Newcastle University may also enhance credibility and visibility within the industry, driving potential business growth.

## Notice

The scope of this contract is for the provision of comprehensive servicing and maintenance cover for 12 microscopy systems and associated accessories. (See Appendix 1 Zeiss Instrument List). For the individual instruments the current service and maintenance contracts start dates are listed. The aim of this RFQ process is to purchase the required service and maintenance cover for all instruments listed in Appendix 1 Zeiss Instrument List and to align the timescales for future cover. The contract for the servicing of all the instruments stated in Appendix 1 Instrument list will terminate on 31st March 2025.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7b28c526-1115-4e97-ace6-f183bd8566b3 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Jul 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Jun 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Jul 2022 |
| Contract period | 6 Jul 2022 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £280,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £227,568 |
| 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 | NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE1 7RU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Electoral ward | Monument |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services
- 51 - Installation services (except software)

### Codes

- 50430000 - Repair and maintenance services of precision equipment
- 51430000 - Installation services of laboratory equipment

## Release History

- 6 Jul 2022 at 14:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7b28c526-1115-4e97-ace6-f183bd8566b3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7b28c526-1115-4e97-ace6-f183bd8566b3
  6th July 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.ncl.ac.uk

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