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title: "Contract for the Service and Maintenance for FEI TALOS"
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buyer: "THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM"
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# Contract for the Service and Maintenance for FEI TALOS

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d79c528b-1df9-4f77-9b38-413a5891481a

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## Summary

The University of Birmingham is seeking to procure services related to the maintenance and servicing of the FEI TALOS equipment. This contract, valued at £127,068.72, falls under the category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. The procurement was awarded via a direct method, with the contract period running from 6th June 2017 to 28th February 2020. The tender period concluded on 4th May 2017, with the award notice published on 7th June 2017. The location for delivery is Birmingham, England.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses that specialise in laboratory equipment maintenance and technical services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to compete for such contracts, given their agility and ability to provide tailored services. Companies that offer precision equipment support, technical consultancy, or innovative maintenance solutions can leverage this opportunity to grow their operations and establish a relationship with a prestigious educational institution.

## Notice

Contract for the Service and Maintenance for FEI TALOS

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/099c9007-aa31-4d0a-9f39-9e6181edc8d2 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Jun 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 4 May 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 May 2017 |
| Contract period | 5 Jun 2017 - 28 Feb 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £127,068 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £127,068 |
| 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 | THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B15 2TT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Edgbaston |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Edgbaston |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

## Release History

- 7 Jun 2017 at 14:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/099c9007-aa31-4d0a-9f39-9e6181edc8d2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/099c9007-aa31-4d0a-9f39-9e6181edc8d2
  7th June 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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