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title: "Service and Support for Scanning Electron Microscope with EDX Detector Model VPO187 for 1 Year"
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# Service and Support for Scanning Electron Microscope with EDX Detector Model VPO187 for 1 Year

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-39e5ea10-1487-42c8-9679-6028f94b03ee

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract for the Service and Support for a Scanning Electron Microscope with EDX Detector Model VPO187 for 1 Year. The procurement method used was a direct single tender action below the threshold. The contract value is £29,000 in GBP. The contract period will start on August 1, 2023, and end on July 31, 2024. The award was made to Carl Zeiss Ltd. The procurement stage is currently at the award stage, with the contract awarded on July 14, 2023.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the repair and maintenance services industry, especially those capable of providing service and support for specialized equipment. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this tender particularly suitable for their business. The Ministry of Defence, as the buying organization, is located in Portsmouth, England. Businesses interested in this contract should pay attention to key dates, including the tender period deadline of July 10, 2023.

## Notice

**This is a Voluntary Transparency Notice only** to advise of the intent to award a contract for the Service and Support for Scanning Electron Microscope with EDX Detector Model VPO187 for 1 Year to Carl Zeiss Ltd. Carl Zeiss Ltd the OEM are deemed the only supplier able to fulfil this requirement whilst a new ITT is prepared and published for the purchase of replacement equipment. Cyber Risk Profile - Not Applicable IR35 Status - Out of Scope

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c7f3b326-cbe4-452b-9880-2c3faffe4c1d |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Aug 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Jul 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Jul 2023 |
| Contract period | 13 Jul 2023 - 13 Jul 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £29,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £26,412 |
| 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 | PO2 8BY |
| 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 | Nelson |
| Westminster constituency | Portsmouth North |
| 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

- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

## Release History

- 3 Aug 2023 at 14:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c7f3b326-cbe4-452b-9880-2c3faffe4c1d
- 3 Aug 2023 at 13:43 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2b02f8ca-84db-4fc7-8e85-db04a2a19c1f
- 26 Jun 2023 at 18:53 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2b02f8ca-84db-4fc7-8e85-db04a2a19c1f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c7f3b326-cbe4-452b-9880-2c3faffe4c1d
  3rd August 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2b02f8ca-84db-4fc7-8e85-db04a2a19c1f
  3rd August 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/646f3174-534d-4bc1-a66b-6571d6d2c833
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/485862c7-314f-4264-9809-7bc7d187e46c

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