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title: "Purchase of 4 Year Preventative Maintenance & Emergency Support for Sigma VP Scanning Electron Microscope"
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# Purchase of 4 Year Preventative Maintenance & Emergency Support for Sigma VP Scanning Electron Microscope

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, C&C, C&C  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-39face31-5794-4e4f-bbc9-31a2776e236b

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has completed a public procurement process titled "Purchase of 4 Year Preventative Maintenance & Emergency Support for Sigma VP Scanning Electron Microscope." This procurement falls within the services industry category and was conducted under the open procedure procurement method. The contract, valued at £95,711, encompasses preventive maintenance services for the microscope and covers a contract period from 1st February 2019 to 9th January 2023. The procurement process was concluded with an award published on 17th February 2019, and the tender period ended on 31st January 2019. The delivery address is located in the South East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in preventive maintenance services, particularly those with expertise in scientific equipment. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can offer comprehensive support and maintenance for high-tech instruments like scanning electron microscopes would be particularly well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. Engaging in such contracts can help SMEs expand their technical service capabilities and increase their market presence in the scientific and industrial sectors.

## Notice

Purchase of 4 Year Preventative Maintenance & Emergency Support for Sigma VP Scanning Electron Microscope fitted with X - Max 50 Silicon Drift Detector with 2 x 1 option years Additional information: To view this notice, register as a supplier here: http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier and search for the notice with reference 'UK-Portsmouth: Preventive maintenance services.'.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6f790035-e958-400e-a113-cb9061500296 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Feb 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Jan 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Jan 2019 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2019 - 9 Jan 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £95,711 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £95,711 |
| 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, C&C, C&C |
| Locality | PORTSMOUTH |
| Post town | Portsmouth |
| Postcode | PO1 3LU |
| 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 | Charles Dickens |
| Westminster constituency | Portsmouth South |
| 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

- 50324200 - Preventive maintenance services

## Release History

- 17 Feb 2019 at 10:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6f790035-e958-400e-a113-cb9061500296

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6f790035-e958-400e-a113-cb9061500296
  17th February 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier

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