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title: "Service contract for LSM980 confocal microscope"
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# Service contract for LSM980 confocal microscope

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-43ed03a3-0e1a-4f56-8bc4-9cb18974e9c5

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## Summary

The University of East Anglia has completed a procurement process for a one-year service contract for the LSM980 confocal microscope, a critical piece of equipment supporting over 30 science faculty groups. The procurement, classified under the 'Repair and maintenance services of optical equipment' industry category, was conducted through a single tender action and awarded to Carl Zeiss Microscopy Limited. The contract's service period runs from 19th December 2024 to 1st December 2025, and the related procurement documents were published on 5th February 2025. This procurement operates out of Norwich, England (postcode NR4 7TJ).

This tender presents significant business opportunities, particularly for large firms with expertise in the maintenance of specialised optical equipment like confocal microscopes. Given the nature of the direct procurement method through a single tender action, businesses capable of offering similarly specialised and essential services to educational institutions may find themselves well-suited to participate in future tenders of this kind. Additionally, maintaining such critical scientific apparatus can bolster supplier credentials and lead to further procurement opportunities within the academic and research sectors.

## Notice

A one year service contract for LSM980 confocal microscope. This microscope is critical for supporting more than 30 groups across all science faculties. A single action tender has been undertaken.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5d298b27-142c-4169-b6a0-3b3e3aafb43c |
| 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 | 5 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | 19 Dec 2024 - 1 Dec 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 EAST ANGLIA |
| Locality | NORWICH |
| Post town | Norwich |
| Postcode | NR4 7TJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH5 Norfolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk |
| Local authority | Norwich |
| Electoral ward | University |
| Westminster constituency | Norwich South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CARL ZEISS MICROSCOPY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50344000 - Repair and maintenance services of optical equipment

## Release History

- 5 Feb 2025 at 15:06 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5d298b27-142c-4169-b6a0-3b3e3aafb43c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5d298b27-142c-4169-b6a0-3b3e3aafb43c
  5th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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