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# Awarded Contract

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bcfcb4a6-eb9c-4c03-8fe7-1296b7229a2d

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## Summary

The Defra Network eTendering Portal is overseeing the awarded contract for the upgrade of a Zeiss EVO Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM), classified under the industry category of microscopes. The procurement, which utilised a direct procurement method as a single tender action below the threshold, has been completed, with the contract period running from 10 March 2021 to 9 March 2022. The total contract value is £20,000 and was officially awarded on 30 March 2020. The delivery address is located in the South East region of the United Kingdom, specifically postal code KT15 3NB.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in scientific equipment upgrades and those involved in precision engineering or microscopy-related services. Companies that can provide innovative solutions or maintenance for complex scientific apparatus would be particularly well-suited to compete in future tenders of a similar nature. Large or established firms, rather than small and medium enterprises, are more likely to have the requisite capabilities for such highly technical projects.

## Notice

Upgrade to Zeiss EVO Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c0639944-34ca-4369-a87b-a57cfabce5de |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| 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 | 6 Sep 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Mar 2020 |
| Contract period | 10 Mar 2021 - 9 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £20,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £20,000 |
| 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 | DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL |
| Locality | CAMBRIDGE |
| Post town | Cambridge |
| Postcode | CB23 6DW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough |
| ITL 3 | TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC |
| Local authority | South Cambridgeshire |
| Electoral ward | Cambourne |
| Westminster constituency | St Neots and Mid Cambridgeshire |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CARL ZEISS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38510000 - Microscopes

## Release History

- 6 Sep 2021 at 09:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c0639944-34ca-4369-a87b-a57cfabce5de

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c0639944-34ca-4369-a87b-a57cfabce5de
  6th September 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4e675dd5-8b5a-400c-a899-4df5cfdda174
  n/a

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