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title: "GB-22,819.20: UKRI-1700 SP5 Confocal Maintenance Service"
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# GB-22,819.20: UKRI-1700 SP5 Confocal Maintenance Service

Buyer: BIP SOLUTIONS LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c1082a56-3452-426b-a62b-aee68306c172

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "UKRI-1700 SP5 Confocal Maintenance Service" involves a contract for one year focused on the repair and maintenance services of SP5 Leica confocal microscopes. It is managed by BIP Solutions Limited and falls under the services industry category. The procurement method used was an open procedure, with the tender period having ended on 20th September 2021. The award was published on 26th October 2021, and the contracted services are scheduled to commence on 21st September 2021, concluding on 31st August 2022. The geographical scope of this contract includes the United Kingdom and various territories, ensuring a broad delivery framework.

This contract offers valuable opportunities for businesses specialising in technical services, particularly those with expertise in maintenance and support for scientific equipment. Enterprises focused on repair and maintenance services, especially those with a capability for high-tech appliances, would be well-positioned to compete. Additionally, as the contract involves services supporting universities and research institutions, businesses that can demonstrate innovation and sector-specific capabilities may also find this tender appealing.

## Notice

Service contracts renewal for SP5 Leica confocal microscopes for 1 year.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8386129c-e07e-465c-bdec-e09af7f0603a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Sep 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Sep 2021 |
| Contract period | 20 Sep 2021 - 31 Aug 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £22,819 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £22,819 |
| 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 | BIP SOLUTIONS LIMITED |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| 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

- 26 Oct 2021 at 14:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8386129c-e07e-465c-bdec-e09af7f0603a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8386129c-e07e-465c-bdec-e09af7f0603a
  26th October 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=636432956
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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