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title: "Maintenance Laboratory Equipment"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH"
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# Maintenance Laboratory Equipment

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-947de2d3-5e21-4ad0-946f-9f07fbca9141

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## Summary

The University of Plymouth has concluded an award for the maintenance of laboratory equipment, specifically servicing three electron microscopes over a duration of three years. This procurement, classified under 'Laboratory services' (CPV 71900000), has reached the 'Award' stage, with the formal award date being 8 January 2025. The contract, extending from 8 January 2025 to 31 December 2027, is situated in the South West region of the United Kingdom, and is valued at £111,531.50. This single tender action was conducted using the direct procurement method, denoting a 'Single tender action (below threshold)' approach.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the laboratory equipment maintenance sector, particularly those that can offer specialised services for electron microscopes. While the contract was awarded to JEOL (UK) LTD, large-scale businesses with expertise in laboratory services could find similar future opportunities suitable for their capabilities within the academic and research sector. Collaborating with institutions like the University of Plymouth, known for their robust research infrastructure, can enhance a business's portfolio and provide sustainable growth avenues through long-term service contracts.

## Notice

Service contract to cover 3 electron microscopes over a period of 3 years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/78c68244-7d69-4215-8cdb-c82f81c3486a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 8 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £111,531 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £111,531 |
| 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 PLYMOUTH |
| Locality | PLYMOUTH |
| Post town | Plymouth |
| Postcode | PL4 8AA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK41 Plymouth |
| Local authority | Plymouth |
| Electoral ward | Drake |
| Westminster constituency | Plymouth Sutton and Devonport |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | JEOL (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71900000 - Laboratory services

## Release History

- 12 Feb 2025 at 09:36 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/78c68244-7d69-4215-8cdb-c82f81c3486a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/78c68244-7d69-4215-8cdb-c82f81c3486a
  12th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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