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title: "APHA Service contract for FEI tecnai TSpirit D1228 TEM"
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# APHA Service contract for FEI tecnai TSpirit D1228 TEM

Buyer: DEFRA  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e030c9a8-0429-47f0-90c8-83588cd3eb8c

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## Summary

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) has awarded a service contract for an engineering project to FEI UK Ltd. The contract is for the maintenance of a FEI tecnai TSpirit D1228 Transmission electron microscope. The procurement method used was a direct single tender action, with a contract period spanning from December 1, 2023, to November 30, 2026. The tender period ended on November 30, 2023. The contract value is £67,429.91 GBP.

This contract presents an opportunity for businesses in the engineering services sector, particularly those with expertise in maintenance of complex scientific equipment. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to compete in this tender. The location of the procurement is primarily in the United Kingdom, making it accessible to local businesses. Interested parties should consider the specific requirements outlined in the tender document to maximise their chances of securing this service contract from Defra.

## Notice

APHA Service contract for FEI tecnai TSpirit D1228 Transmission electron microscope

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/97d75c02-00a2-4524-83b2-c775048883f8 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Dec 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Nov 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Nov 2023 |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2023 - 30 Nov 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £67,429 |
| 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 | DEFRA |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 3JR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71300000 - Engineering services

## Release History

- 21 Dec 2023 at 10:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/97d75c02-00a2-4524-83b2-c775048883f8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/97d75c02-00a2-4524-83b2-c775048883f8
  21st December 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0ed3180f-db00-45f2-a2a7-685c755c6a32
  C22070 - Short Form Contract - 21.12.23_Redacted

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