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title: "Maintenance of Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM)"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL LANCASHIRE"
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# Maintenance of Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM)

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL LANCASHIRE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4df2d704-c252-493e-9801-bfe46cfa2db9

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## Summary

The University of Central Lancashire has issued a tender for the maintenance of a Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM). The procurement falls under the repair and maintenance services category. The contract is valued at £75,000 GBP and follows an open procedure (below threshold). The tender deadline is set for 16:00 on 16th January 2024. The contract period is scheduled to start on 1st February 2024 and end on 1st February 2027. Interested parties can contact nismail4@uclan.ac.uk for submissions. The procurement process is at the tender stage and aims to secure a service provider for the specified requirements in Preston, England.

This tender for the maintenance of a Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) by the University of Central Lancashire presents an opportunity for service providers in the repair and maintenance services industry. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that are approved maintenance providers and provide manufacture-specific replacement parts could be well-suited to compete. The University seeks a service provider offering a comprehensive support package, including targeted telephone and onsite labour responses, spare parts, preventive maintenance visits, and software updates. Businesses capable of meeting these requirements and delivering high-quality service are encouraged to submit proposals for this contract for potential business growth opportunities.

## Notice

The University purchased Scanning Electron Microscope Thermo Quattro S in May 2021 and are looking for a service provider to undertake the annual service on this machine. The service company must provide a 4-hour targeted telephone support, 48-hour targeted onsite labour response, unlimited labour hours (including travel time and expenses), all necessary spare parts (including all accessories listed on the contract), replacement FEG tip (for applicable products), one preventive maintenance visit (per year) and software updates The service company must be a supplier approved maintenance provider and only manufacture specific replacements parts to be used. If you are able to meet these requirements please submit a proposal on how you will provide the service and an annual quote. Responses to be submitted to nismail4@uclan.ac.uk by the specified closing date.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f4f47b1e-f042-4925-8dcf-6490685cce4d |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Jan 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Jan 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2024 - 1 Feb 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £75,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL LANCASHIRE |
| Locality | PRESTON |
| Post town | Preston |
| Postcode | PR1 2TQ |
| 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

## Release History

- 3 Jan 2024 at 09:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f4f47b1e-f042-4925-8dcf-6490685cce4d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f4f47b1e-f042-4925-8dcf-6490685cce4d
  3rd January 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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