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title: "Purchase of 4 Year Preventative Maintenance & Emergency Support for Sigma VP Scanning Electron Microscope"
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# Purchase of 4 Year Preventative Maintenance & Emergency Support for Sigma VP Scanning Electron Microscope

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, C&C, C&C  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6c7374a3-6b15-4bc3-903c-fab942442e28

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has initiated a tender for the "Purchase of 4 Year Preventative Maintenance & Emergency Support for Sigma VP Scanning Electron Microscope." This procurement, classified under preventive maintenance services, is located in Portsmouth, South East England, and is currently in the active tender stage. The deadline for submissions is set for 11th December 2018, with the contract period commencing on 10th January 2019 and concluding on 9th January 2023. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, allowing broader participation from interested suppliers.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in maintenance services, particularly those with expertise in scientific equipment and electronics. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to compete, as the contracting authority is keen to engage with suppliers that can deliver reliable support for specialised maintenance. By participating in this process, businesses can establish long-term relationships with a major client in the public sector, potentially leading to further contracts in related operational areas.

## Notice

Purchase of 4 Year Preventative Maintenance & Emergency Support for Sigma VP Scanning Electron Microscope fitted with X - Max 50 Silicon Drift Detector with 2 x 1 option years Additional information: To view this notice, register as a supplier here: http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier and search for the notice with reference 'UK-Portsmouth: Preventive maintenance services.'.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0e210b4b-f2ca-43a3-aaaa-3eac854718f7 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Nov 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Dec 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 10 Jan 2019 - 9 Jan 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, C&C, C&C |
| Locality | PORTSMOUTH |
| Post town | Portsmouth |
| Postcode | PO1 3LU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ31 Portsmouth |
| Local authority | Portsmouth |
| Electoral ward | Charles Dickens |
| Westminster constituency | Portsmouth South |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50324200 - Preventive maintenance services

## Release History

- 9 Nov 2018 at 08:47 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0e210b4b-f2ca-43a3-aaaa-3eac854718f7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0e210b4b-f2ca-43a3-aaaa-3eac854718f7
  9th November 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier

## Provenance

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