--- title: "Equipment Maintenance for Laboratory Microscopes Reference: ST24-P410" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-5f7941b9-5f27-4198-8c87-8f4b5e49c023" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5f7941b9-5f27-4198-8c87-8f4b5e49c023" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5f7941b9-5f27-4198-8c87-8f4b5e49c023.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5f7941b9-5f27-4198-8c87-8f4b5e49c023.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "GUY'S AND ST THOMAS' NHS FOUNDATION TRUST" published: "2025-01-20" --- # Equipment Maintenance for Laboratory Microscopes Reference: ST24-P410 Buyer: GUY'S AND ST THOMAS' NHS FOUNDATION TRUST Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5f7941b9-5f27-4198-8c87-8f4b5e49c023 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5f7941b9-5f27-4198-8c87-8f4b5e49c023) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5f7941b9-5f27-4198-8c87-8f4b5e49c023.json) ## Summary Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust has initiated a tender for the maintenance of laboratory microscopes, specifically those manufactured by Origio Ltd (Research Instruments Ltd [RI]). The procurement, titled "Equipment Maintenance for Laboratory Microscopes Reference: ST24-P410", falls under the industry category of repair and maintenance services of medical and precision equipment (CPV code 50400000). The procurement stage is currently in the tender phase, with submissions due by 29 January 2025 at 12:00 PM. The contract period is set to start on 1 April 2025 and will run until 31 March 2026, covering locations including the UK, the Channel Islands, the Isle of Man, Europe, British Overseas Territories, and globally. The estimated contract value ranges from £90,000 to £95,000, with a procurement method of limited competitive quotations below the threshold. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in the maintenance of medical equipment, particularly those capable of providing OEM parts and services accredited by the manufacturer. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the requirements include maintaining multiple units of Integra 3 microscopes and offering both comprehensive and planned maintenance options. Companies with a strong track record in medical equipment maintenance, quick response times, and the ability to cover the specified equipment will be well-suited to compete, paving the way for growth and expansion through this comprehensive maintenance contract with a prestigious NHS Trust. ## Notice 2. The Requirement Guy's and St Thomas's NHS Trust is looking for quotations for Laboratory Microscopes manufactured by Origio Ltd (Research Instruments Ltd [RI]) 3. Contract Period The contract is required to start on [Start Date Column R] and is to run for a period of 12 months. 4. Equipment to be Covered Serial Number Device Model Manufacturer 01937 Laboratory Microscopes Integra 3 Origio Ltd (RESEARCH INSTRUMENTS LTD [RI]) 2344 Laboratory Microscopes Integra 3 Origio Ltd (RESEARCH INSTRUMENTS LTD [RI]) 01790 Laboratory Microscopes Integra 3 Origio Ltd (RESEARCH INSTRUMENTS LTD [RI]) 1533 Laboratory Microscopes Integra 3 Origio Ltd (RESEARCH INSTRUMENTS LTD [RI]) 2890 Laboratory Microscopes Integra 3 Origio Ltd (RESEARCH INSTRUMENTS LTD [RI]) 02968 Laboratory Microscopes Integra 3 Origio Ltd (RESEARCH INSTRUMENTS LTD [RI]) 5. Maintenance Requirements Bidders must be able to maintain all the equipment listed. Bidders are to provide quotations for the following maintenance options: * Fully comprehensive (all planned service visits and breakdowns including parts). * Planned maintenance visits (including all consumable parts) but not including reactive visits. All engineers must be trained / accredited by the manufacturer. All parts must be OEM and be new. Bidders must state their response times for reactive callouts. 6. Terms and Conditions Any contract will be subject to the NHS Purchase Order Terms and Conditions for the Provision of Services. https://www.england.nhs.uk/nhs-terms-and-conditions-for-the-procurement-of-non-clinical-goods-and-services/ ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/309b1f20-c3f8-4a88-a79c-10d01517817f | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Limited | | Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 20 Jan 2025 | | Submission deadline | 29 Jan 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £95,000 | | 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 | GUY'S AND ST THOMAS' NHS FOUNDATION TRUST | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South East London | | Postcode | SE1 4YB | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East | | ITL 3 | TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark | | Local authority | Southwark | | Electoral ward | Chaucer | | Westminster constituency | Bermondsey and Old Southwark | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 50 - Repair and maintenance services ### Codes - 50400000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical and precision equipment ## Release History - 20 Jan 2025 at 13:33 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/309b1f20-c3f8-4a88-a79c-10d01517817f - 17 Jan 2025 at 15:21 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b45a1106-d547-4d56-80e6-fa4463fa06c0 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/309b1f20-c3f8-4a88-a79c-10d01517817f 20th January 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b45a1106-d547-4d56-80e6-fa4463fa06c0 17th January 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/287b5b43-535b-4511-a2db-5153cb79ea8e ST24-P410 Laboratory Microscopes - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a395ea92-480a-47c7-8eb4-b6a59dfe96f5 ST24-P410 Laboratory Microscopes ## Notice URLs - https://www.england.nhs.uk/nhs-terms-and-conditions-for-the-procurement-of-non-clinical-goods-and-services/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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