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title: "Maintenance for Laboratory Microscopes Reference: ST24-P409"
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# Maintenance for Laboratory Microscopes Reference: ST24-P409

Buyer: GUY'S AND ST THOMAS' NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-24e365cb-7e3e-4d31-a347-b76185ff6111

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## Summary

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust is seeking quotations for the maintenance of laboratory microscopes manufactured by Olympus Optical Co Ltd. The contract, referenced as ST24-P409, falls under the industry category of repair and maintenance services of medical and precision equipment (CPV 50400000). The procurement is at the tender stage and follows an open procedure (below threshold). The contract is scheduled to start on 1 April 2025 and run for 36 months, ending on 31 March 2028. Key dates include the publication date of 20 January 2025 and the closing date for tender submissions on 31 January 2025. The services will be delivered in various locations including the United Kingdom, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, and other regions.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in medical equipment maintenance, particularly those accredited to service Olympus microscopes. The required maintenance options include fully comprehensive services and planned maintenance visits. Given the detailed requirements for OEM parts and certified engineers, businesses with expertise in this niche area can leverage their capabilities to secure a stable, three-year contract. This opportunity is particularly suited for established service providers in the medical and precision equipment maintenance sector, providing potential business growth through a long-term partnership with a prominent NHS Trust.

## Notice

2. The Requirement Guy's and St Thomas's NHS Trust is looking for quotations for Equipment maintenance for Laboratory Microscopes manufactured by Olympus Optical Co Ltd 3. Contract Period The contract is required to start on [Start Date Column R] and is to run for a period of 36 months. 4. Equipment to be Covered Serial Number Device Model Manufacturer 237875 Laboratory Microscopes BH-2 OLYMPUS OPTICAL CO LTD 1C52659 Laboratory Microscopes BX51 + DO and POL microscope OLYMPUS OPTICAL CO LTD 5. Maintenance Requirements Bidders must be able to maintain all the equipment listed. Bidders are to provide quotations for the following maintenance options: * Fully comprehensive (all planned service visits and breakdowns including parts). * Planned maintenance visits (including all consumable parts) but not including reactive visits. All engineers must be trained / accredited by the manufacturer. All parts must be OEM and be new. Bidders must state their response times for reactive callouts. 6. Terms and Conditions Any contract will be subject to the NHS Purchase Order Terms and Conditions for the Provision of Services. https://www.england.nhs.uk/nhs-terms-and-conditions-for-the-procurement-of-non-clinical-goods-and-services/

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/29333bdb-aee1-4140-b10e-e4ee0dc07b6d |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £22,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | GUY'S AND ST THOMAS' NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South East London |
| Postcode | SE1 4YB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark |
| Local authority | Southwark |
| Electoral ward | Chaucer |
| Westminster constituency | Bermondsey and Old Southwark |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50400000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical and precision equipment

## Release History

- 20 Jan 2025 at 13:43 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/29333bdb-aee1-4140-b10e-e4ee0dc07b6d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/29333bdb-aee1-4140-b10e-e4ee0dc07b6d
  20th January 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2ceeb701-adcc-4ef9-a781-770cbfc7f8d3
  ST24-P409 Laboratory Microscopes

## Notice URLs

- https://www.england.nhs.uk/nhs-terms-and-conditions-for-the-procurement-of-non-clinical-goods-and-services/

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