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title: "CEFAS23-145 Contract for maintenance and support services on Biomek i7 laboratory equipment"
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# CEFAS23-145 Contract for maintenance and support services on Biomek i7 laboratory equipment

Buyer: CEFAS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5320ac09-bad2-4cde-879e-9632f4368bfe

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## Summary

The Cefas organisation has awarded a contract for maintenance and support services on Biomek i7 laboratory equipment. The contract is classified under preventive maintenance services and is valued at £26,407 GBP. The procurement method used was a direct single tender action (below threshold). The contract period is from 1st October 2023 to 30th September 2024. The procurement stage is completed, and the tender period ended on 1st September 2023. The contract location is in the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This procurement opportunity with Cefas offers business growth potential for service providers specialising in maintenance and support services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are considered suitable for this opportunity. The contract presents a chance for service providers to engage in a direct procurement process with clear contract terms and a defined service scope. Businesses in the preventive maintenance services industry are well-suited to compete for this tender and may benefit from the stable contract period and the direct approach to procurement.

## Notice

Service contract for maintenance and support of the Biomek i7 with Span 8 liquid handling system at the Cefas Genomics Facility, Exeter Science Park. Includes annual preventative maintenance service to ensure equipment is functioning correctly.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e0ac7932-3d1d-4633-9b05-0a9ab0ddf00a |
| 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 | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Sep 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Sep 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Sep 2023 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2023 - 30 Sep 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £26,407 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £26,407 |
| 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 | CEFAS |
| Locality | LOWESTOFT |
| Post town | Norwich |
| Postcode | NR33 0HT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH63 East Suffolk |
| Local authority | East Suffolk |
| Electoral ward | Kirkley & Pakefield |
| Westminster constituency | Lowestoft |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BECKMAN COULTER UNITED KINGDOM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50324200 - Preventive maintenance services

## Release History

- 26 Sep 2023 at 13:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e0ac7932-3d1d-4633-9b05-0a9ab0ddf00a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e0ac7932-3d1d-4633-9b05-0a9ab0ddf00a
  26th September 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/81e218b0-1156-44a2-a386-5f876b4d027e
  Cefas Purchase Order Terms v3

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