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title: "Microscope Maintenace Contract"
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# Microscope Maintenace Contract

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-48317aa0-6af9-4443-aa35-221ffa134cb2

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## Summary

The University of Plymouth has awarded a 4-year service contract for Microscope Maintenance to Leica Microsystems (UK) Limited. The procurement process was completed under a direct procurement method with a single tender action. The contract value is £77,282.11 in GBP. The contract period ranges from September 1, 2022, to October 1, 2022, and the tender period ended on August 31, 2022. The procurement falls under the services category and is suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs).

This awarded contract for Microscope Maintenance by the University of Plymouth presents an opportunity for business growth, especially for companies providing laboratory services. SMEs, in particular, are well-suited to compete for such service contracts. The contract location is in the South West region of the United Kingdom. Businesses interested in providing maintenance, service, repair, work hours, and parts for scientific equipment should consider exploring similar tender opportunities in the services sector.

## Notice

4-year service contract covering maintenance, service, repair, work hours and parts for 2 confocal microscopes

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7c52a718-88e2-438e-bb13-4635380baacc |
| 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 | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Dec 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Aug 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Aug 2022 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2022 - 1 Oct 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £77,282 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £77,282 |
| 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 | LEICA MICROSYSTEMS (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71900000 - Laboratory services

## Release History

- 9 Dec 2022 at 14:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7c52a718-88e2-438e-bb13-4635380baacc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7c52a718-88e2-438e-bb13-4635380baacc
  9th December 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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