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title: "Cover annual performance maintenance for scientific instruments"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF DERBY"
published: "2024-12-13"
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# Cover annual performance maintenance for scientific instruments

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF DERBY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bd6afdbf-3403-443b-929a-3ff0f1aff905

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## Summary

The University of Derby has completed a procurement process for the annual performance maintenance of scientific instruments. The awarded contract, valued at £71,711.78, falls under the industry categories of medical equipment and laboratory instruments. The procurement used a single tender action method below the threshold, and the contract will span from 13th December 2024 to 12th December 2025. The maintenance services are to be delivered in both the East Midlands and West Midlands regions of the United Kingdom, with key dates including the tender period closing on 12th December 2024 and the award notice published on 13th December 2024.

This tender represents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in scientific instrument maintenance, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). As the contract was awarded to Waters Ltd, an SME, it highlights the potential for similarly scaled firms to secure similar contracts. Firms with expertise in maintaining medical and laboratory equipment will find this type of procurement especially relevant. The structured procurement process by the University of Derby ensures a focused and relevant engagement for businesses aiming to expand in the scientific equipment maintenance sector.

## Notice

This is an awarded contract for the annual performance maintenance of scientific instruments

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e7c7f4e4-206f-4b45-a14c-2a46f535ca3b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | 13 Dec 2024 - 12 Dec 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £71,711 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £71,711 |
| 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 DERBY |
| Locality | DERBY |
| Post town | Derby |
| Postcode | DE22 1GB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF11 Derby |
| Local authority | Derby |
| Electoral ward | Allestree |
| Westminster constituency | Mid Derbyshire |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WATERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

## Release History

- 13 Dec 2024 at 10:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e7c7f4e4-206f-4b45-a14c-2a46f535ca3b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e7c7f4e4-206f-4b45-a14c-2a46f535ca3b
  13th December 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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