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title: "Analytical Instrument Maintenance"
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buyer: "LANCASHIRE CONSTABULARY"
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# Analytical Instrument Maintenance

Buyer: LANCASHIRE CONSTABULARY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4b341ba4-e85b-4d0f-a6d7-f308c86186b5

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Analytical Instrument Maintenance" contract has been completed by Lancashire Constabulary, located in Preston, England. This service falls under the analytical, scientific, mathematical, or forecasting software category, with a total contract value of £42,002.93. The procurement method employed was a direct single tender action, which is below threshold requirements. The tender period concluded on 1st December 2020, with the contract set to commence on 16th January 2021 and run until 15th January 2025.

This tender presents opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in the maintenance of analytical and scientific equipment. Businesses that could effectively compete for similar contracts include those lacking extensive corporate structure but possessing the requisite skills and expertise in service provision. Companies focused on providing maintenance services for analytical instruments will find this sector particularly accessible, given the nature of the tendering process used here.

## Notice

Analytical Equipment Maintenance

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/44f58c11-be1d-40c9-80a6-1c96683df2ac |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Dec 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Dec 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Dec 2020 |
| Contract period | 16 Jan 2021 - 15 Jan 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £42,002 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £42,002 |
| 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 | LANCASHIRE CONSTABULARY |
| Locality | PRESTON |
| Post town | Preston |
| Postcode | PR4 5SB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD45 Mid Lancashire |
| Local authority | Preston |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Preston |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SHIMADZU |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48460000 - Analytical, scientific, mathematical or forecasting software package

## Release History

- 7 Dec 2020 at 16:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/44f58c11-be1d-40c9-80a6-1c96683df2ac

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/44f58c11-be1d-40c9-80a6-1c96683df2ac
  7th December 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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