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title: "Renewal of service contract for a specialised high end super resolution microscope."
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM (THE)"
published: "2022-06-30"
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# Renewal of service contract for a specialised high end super resolution microscope.

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM (THE)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5bdcca16-9004-498d-be02-82a93b47b3c9

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## Summary

The University of Nottingham is currently at the award stage of a procurement process for the renewal of a service contract related to a specialised high-end super-resolution microscope, classified under the microscopes category. This contract, valued at £29,548.80, was awarded on 6th April 2022, and the procurement was realised through a direct method involving a single tender action. The service is to be delivered at the University’s Kings Meadow Campus in Nottingham, England.

This contract presents an excellent opportunity for SMEs, particularly those specialising in high-precision scientific instruments and maintenance services, to enhance their business outreach. Companies that provide technological support and servicing for advanced microscopy equipment would be particularly well-suited to compete in similar future tenders, as they can leverage their expertise in maintaining and servicing such scientific instruments.

## Notice

The microscope is manufactured and serviced by and is part of a suite of Zeiss instruments that require the Zeiss engineers to maintain them.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d5689787-ebaf-4c47-b609-28380f2c4c1e |
| 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 | 30 Jun 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Apr 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Apr 2022 |
| Contract period | 5 Apr 2022 - 6 Apr 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £29,548 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £29,548 |
| 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 NOTTINGHAM (THE) |
| Locality | NOTTINGHAM |
| Post town | Nottingham |
| Postcode | NG7 2NR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF14 Nottingham |
| Local authority | Nottingham |
| Electoral ward | Lenton & Wollaton East |
| Westminster constituency | Nottingham South |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 38510000 - Microscopes

## Release History

- 30 Jun 2022 at 13:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d5689787-ebaf-4c47-b609-28380f2c4c1e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d5689787-ebaf-4c47-b609-28380f2c4c1e
  30th June 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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