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title: "Preventative Maintenance & Emergency Support for Sigma VP Scanning Electron Microscope"
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# Preventative Maintenance & Emergency Support for Sigma VP Scanning Electron Microscope

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-df8db13f-fe0d-4e7a-8aa2-aa17bda30550

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence is inviting tenders for a contract titled "Preventative Maintenance & Emergency Support for Sigma VP Scanning Electron Microscope." This procurement falls under the services category, specifically support services for personal computers, and is being carried out in the South East region of England. The tender is currently active and is in the open stage, with a submission deadline set for 11th December 2018. The total contract value is £150,000, with a minimum value of £100,000. The duration of the contract will span from 10th January 2019 to 10th January 2023.

This opportunity could provide significant growth potential for businesses specialising in maintenance services for scientific equipment, particularly those with expertise in electron microscopy technology. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as this procurement is tailored to suit their capabilities. Competitors should focus on offering high-quality service and reliable emergency support to meet the expectations of the Ministry of Defence.

## Notice

4 Years Preventative Maintenance and Emergency Support for Sigma VP Scanning Electron Microscope fitted with x-Max 50 Silicon Drift Detector

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/28793bc1-ee70-418a-8f31-8317ea19bd75 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Nov 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Dec 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 10 Jan 2019 - 10 Jan 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £150,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | PORTSMOUTH |
| Post town | Portsmouth |
| Postcode | PO1 3LU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ31 Portsmouth |
| Local authority | Portsmouth |
| Electoral ward | Charles Dickens |
| Westminster constituency | Portsmouth South |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50324000 - Support services of personal computers

## Release History

- 6 Nov 2018 at 11:14 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/28793bc1-ee70-418a-8f31-8317ea19bd75

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/28793bc1-ee70-418a-8f31-8317ea19bd75
  6th November 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/01eec0fd-e706-4bdd-a884-d89729d8aace
  Contract Documents

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