--- title: "Service Contract For Leica Microdissection System" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-3821d72a-38f8-455d-8d28-4b894c36a1ff" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3821d72a-38f8-455d-8d28-4b894c36a1ff" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3821d72a-38f8-455d-8d28-4b894c36a1ff.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3821d72a-38f8-455d-8d28-4b894c36a1ff.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL" published: "2021-03-04" --- # Service Contract For Leica Microdissection System Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3821d72a-38f8-455d-8d28-4b894c36a1ff [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3821d72a-38f8-455d-8d28-4b894c36a1ff) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3821d72a-38f8-455d-8d28-4b894c36a1ff.json) ## Summary The procurement process involves the Defra Network eTendering Portal as the buying organisation, focused on a service contract for a Leica Microdissection System. This venture falls within the laboratory services industry category and is located in London, England. The contract is currently in the Award stage, with a total contract value of £16,641.20. The contract period runs from 26th February 2021 to 31st March 2024, and the tender was awarded on 26th February 2021, with the official notification published on 4th March 2021. The procurement method employed was direct, specifically a single tender action below the financial threshold. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the laboratory services sector, particularly those offering maintenance and technical support for scientific equipment. Companies specialising in preventative maintenance, technical troubleshooting, and servicing high-precision instruments would be well-suited to engage in future tenders within this framework. Additionally, businesses with capabilities in providing swift response services and technical support could find themselves in a strong position to compete for similar contracts that may arise from Defra's ongoing procurement activities. ## Notice 2.1 Specific requirements The Contractor shall provide the Standard Care level of service provision for the Equipment which shall include, for the specified Agreement Term, the following: 2.1.1 One (1) Preventative Maintenance visit per instrument per annum, to include the following: - Microscope maintenance and revision - Microscope cleaning - Microscope functionality tests - Software upgrade - All travel and labour costs for the Preventative Maintenance visits only; - A 10% discount from Leica list prices on replacement of any Repair Parts; - A 10% discount from Leica list prices on travel and labour for Corrective Maintenance visits. - Priority processing in the event of a breakdown and on site response within a maximum of five (5) day working days. - Technical Phone support Monday to Friday. - Provision of service reports within four (4) Working Days of a site visit by the Contractor. The report shall include date of visit, type of visit, serial number of the specific Equipment, description of issue, action taken to resolve the issue, confirmation the issue is resolved / actions required and timescales to resolve the issue. Additional information: Please note that Defra procurement uses an E-tendering system for Procurement activities. This is currently provided by Bravo Solutions. To access appropriate tendering and contractual documents, please access the E-Tendering portal at https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk", ensuring that your registration includes "Defra". If you have any problems with this system, please contact Bravo on their telephone helpline number 0800 368 4850 or by emailing them at help@bravosolution.co.uk. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4cb6514e-286b-4bfa-ba53-7927d8f47ab4 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Direct | | Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 4 Mar 2021 | | Submission deadline | 26 Jan 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 26 Feb 2021 | | Contract period | 26 Feb 2021 - 31 Mar 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £16,641 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £16,641 | | 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 | DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South West London | | Postcode | SW1P 3JR | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West | | ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London | | Local authority | Westminster | | Electoral ward | St James's | | Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | LEICA MICROSYSTEMS (UK | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 71900000 - Laboratory services ## Release History - 4 Mar 2021 at 19:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4cb6514e-286b-4bfa-ba53-7927d8f47ab4 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4cb6514e-286b-4bfa-ba53-7927d8f47ab4 4th March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/28f2efce-92a1-45a9-8781-00da1e5a664e n/a - http://help@bravosolution.co.uk E-Tendering portal help ## Notice URLs - https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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