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title: "Service contract for Leica Confocal Laser Scanning Microscope"
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# Service contract for Leica Confocal Laser Scanning Microscope

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a4a0605a-a535-4d10-8ef8-12ab5c97a971

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## Summary

The Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) has awarded a service contract for a Leica Confocal TCS SP8 Laser Scanning Microscope, classified under "Repair and maintenance services". This procurement was conducted through the Defra Network eTendering Portal and became active on 8 May 2018. The contract period is set to commence on 26 March 2018 and conclude on 25 March 2019. The financial value of the contract is £18,744, with a tender period that ended on 16 March 2018. The location of the service delivery spans several regions including the United Kingdom and abroad.

This contract presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in maintenance and servicing of high-technology scientific equipment, particularly those with expertise in optical and laser systems. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that offer competitive pricing and possess the relevant technical qualifications would be well-positioned to engage in similar tenders in the future, thus supporting their growth in the public procurement sector.

## Notice

The Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) require a service contract for one (1) Leica Confocal TCS SP8 Laser Scanning Microscope System within the Pathology Department of APHA. Additional information: Please note that Defra procurement uses an E-tendering system for Procurement activities. This is currently provided by Bravo Solutions. To access appropriate tendering and contractual documents, please access the E-Tendering portal at https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk, ensuring that your registration includes "Defra". If you have any problems with this system, please contact Bravo on their telephone helpline number 0800 368 4850 or by emailing them at help@bravosolution.co.uk.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/59613c85-307e-413e-b9b2-5946e2c13024 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 May 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Mar 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 May 2018 |
| Contract period | 25 Mar 2018 - 25 Mar 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £18,744 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £18,744 |
| 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 | DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 3JR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

## Release History

- 14 May 2018 at 14:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/59613c85-307e-413e-b9b2-5946e2c13024

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/59613c85-307e-413e-b9b2-5946e2c13024
  14th May 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/598cf792-c5f1-4cfc-b140-0093fd981673
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## Notice URLs

- https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk

## Provenance

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