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title: "Microscopy Service Plan"
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buyer: "MEDICINES DISCOVERY CATAPULT LIMITED"
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# Microscopy Service Plan

Buyer: MEDICINES DISCOVERY CATAPULT LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bee4465e-4abf-447f-9e59-9275c69f76a7

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## Summary

The contracting process was initiated by MEDICINES DISCOVERY CATAPULT LIMITED for the procurement of a Microscopy Service Plan in the laboratory services category. The tender, with the title "Microscopy Service Plan", had a total value of £38,000 in GBP. The procurement method used was Other - Sole Source. The contract period was from September 1, 2023, to August 31, 2024, with the tender period ending on August 31, 2023. The location of the delivery addresses was in the North West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in laboratory services or related fields to compete. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would find this tender particularly suitable as the procurement process was initiated by a buyer named MEDICINES DISCOVERY CATAPULT LIMITED. The contract was awarded to CARL ZEISS LTD, a large-scale supplier. Businesses interested in providing spare parts, travel, labour, and annual preventive maintenance services should consider engaging with the buying organisation for potential future opportunities in the industry.

## Notice

Microscopy service plan that includes spare parts, travel, labour, and annual preventive maintenance for one year.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/abdc9705-029c-4c9c-8c41-6568aec25534 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Sole Source |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Nov 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Aug 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Aug 2023 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2023 - 31 Aug 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £38,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £38,000 |
| 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 | MEDICINES DISCOVERY CATAPULT LIMITED |
| Locality | MACCLESFIELD |
| Post town | Stockport |
| Postcode | SK10 4TG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire |
| ITL 3 | TLD62 Cheshire East |
| Local authority | Cheshire East |
| Electoral ward | Chelford |
| Westminster constituency | Tatton |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71900000 - Laboratory services

## Release History

- 14 Nov 2023 at 08:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/abdc9705-029c-4c9c-8c41-6568aec25534

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/abdc9705-029c-4c9c-8c41-6568aec25534
  14th November 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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