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# Service Contract

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2b458433-0e1b-4577-b9f1-6ffbacf362ea

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## Summary

The University of Plymouth has completed a procurement process for a "Service Contract" focusing on the repair and maintenance services of measuring, testing, and checking apparatus, specifically for a gas chromatography instrument. This contract falls under the industry category of repair and maintenance services of measuring, testing and checking apparatus (CPV 50410000). The contract has been awarded through a direct procurement method to Markes International Ltd. The contract period runs from 19th November 2024 to 16th November 2025. The procurement process was targeted at small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and was conducted via a single tender action below the threshold. This service contract will be executed in the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in maintenance services and those with expertise in gas chromatography instruments. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with capabilities in this niche industry can particularly benefit from such contracts. Engaging in this procurement contract with the University of Plymouth can provide a sustained period of work and foster reputational growth. Companies that wish to expand their portfolio in specialised instrument maintenance within the educational and research sector will find this opportunity well-suited to their business growth and strategic expansion goals.

## Notice

Proprietary instrument maintenance contract - gas chromatography instrument.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e0d43600-1e46-4a08-8601-9e086d335f00 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | 19 Nov 2024 - 16 Nov 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £25,630 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £25,630 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH |
| Locality | PLYMOUTH |
| Post town | Plymouth |
| Postcode | PL4 8AA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK41 Plymouth |
| Local authority | Plymouth |
| Electoral ward | Drake |
| Westminster constituency | Plymouth Sutton and Devonport |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MARKES INTERNATIONAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50410000 - Repair and maintenance services of measuring, testing and checking apparatus

## Release History

- 12 Dec 2024 at 13:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e0d43600-1e46-4a08-8601-9e086d335f00

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e0d43600-1e46-4a08-8601-9e086d335f00
  12th December 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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