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title: "Polara TEM service contract"
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buyer: "UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION - MEDICAL RESEARCH COUNCIL"
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# Polara TEM service contract

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION - MEDICAL RESEARCH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7f9c6295-92c6-48fc-bc30-dbcbc6a0d2c8

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## Summary

The UK Research & Innovation - Medical Research Council has completed a procurement process for a service contract titled "Polara TEM service contract," which involves a one-year renewal for two Transmission Electron Microscopes (CPV code: 38511200). The procurement process, classified under goods, had a total contract value of £39,000 and was finalised on May 26, 2021. The contract will commence from July 24, 2021, and end on July 23, 2022. The operational delivery will take place in the East of England, United Kingdom.

This contract offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in scientific equipment maintenance and support services, particularly those providing services related to advanced research instrumentation. Companies with expertise in managing and servicing Transmission Electron Microscopes or similar equipment would be well-positioned to engage in similar procurement tenders. The existing large-scale supplier, ISS Group Services Ltd, has successfully won this contract, highlighting the competitive landscape for potential entrants keen to expand their market presence in the scientific and research sectors.

## Notice

One Year Service contract renewal for 2 Polara TEM's

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/37d14c01-863a-4a5a-9602-d2c380c4c8c6 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 May 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 25 May 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 May 2021 |
| Contract period | 23 Jul 2021 - 23 Jul 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £39,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £39,000 |
| 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 | UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION - MEDICAL RESEARCH COUNCIL |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ISS GROUP SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38511200 - Transmission electron microscope

## Release History

- 28 May 2021 at 11:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/37d14c01-863a-4a5a-9602-d2c380c4c8c6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/37d14c01-863a-4a5a-9602-d2c380c4c8c6
  28th May 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=597932424
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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