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title: "Service Contract for Research Microscopes"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM"
published: "2017-05-16"
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# Service Contract for Research Microscopes

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-539e48d6-85d3-4788-882a-e07f60fbb449

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## Summary

The University of Birmingham is undertaking a procurement process for a service contract titled "Service Contract for Research Microscopes," which falls under the category of Repair and Maintenance Services of Medical and Precision Equipment (CPV code 50400000). The procurement method employed is a direct award, with the contract valued at £35,312.40. The contract period commenced on 1st March 2017 and is set to conclude on 28th February 2018. This procurement is in the award stage, and the tender period closed on 30th January 2017. The contract is situated in the Birmingham area, specifically at the postal code B15 2TT.

This opportunity is well-suited for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in providing maintenance and repair services for scientific or medical equipment. Companies that possess expertise in the servicing of precision instruments, particularly those in the medical sector, stand to benefit significantly from this contract. Engaging with this tender could aid businesses in expanding their portfolio and fostering collaborations within the academic and research community.

## Notice

Service Contract for Research Microscopes

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2851f1e6-c80b-4cc3-ac0f-4189191ec00d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 May 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Jan 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Jan 2017 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2017 - 28 Feb 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £35,312 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £35,312 |
| 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 | THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B15 2TT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Edgbaston |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Edgbaston |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50400000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical and precision equipment

## Release History

- 16 May 2017 at 16:16 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2851f1e6-c80b-4cc3-ac0f-4189191ec00d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2851f1e6-c80b-4cc3-ac0f-4189191ec00d
  16th May 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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