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title: "Supply of Service Contract for Research Microscopes to the University of Birmingham"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM"
published: "2021-04-15"
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# Supply of Service Contract for Research Microscopes to the University of Birmingham

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e19c652b-3bb3-4e98-9387-1ce461da9628

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## Summary

The University of Birmingham is conducting a procurement process for a service contract valued at £44,092.05 for the maintenance of Zeiss microscopes in their facility. This direct award procurement, classified under repair and maintenance services of medical and precision equipment (CPV code: 50400000), has reached the award stage as of 5th February 2021, with the awarded contract start date set for 8th February 2021 and concluding on 30th November 2021. The tender was published on 15th April 2021 and is located in Birmingham, England.

This tender presents an opportunity for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in maintenance services for medical and precision equipment, particularly those with experience in servicing Zeiss equipment. Companies capable of delivering comprehensive support and maintenance for high-end scientific instruments could find this contract aligns well with their business capabilities, facilitating growth through engagement with a prestigious educational institution.

## Notice

Consolidated maintenance contract to cover all Zeiss microscopes in the Facility. The equipment specified in the contract is serviceable by the selling vendor (Carl Zeiss) only.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/61bde6a9-41a3-4088-8d8d-27d0887246de |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Direct Award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Apr 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Feb 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Feb 2021 |
| Contract period | 8 Feb 2021 - 30 Nov 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £44,092 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £44,092 |
| 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 | CARL ZEISS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50400000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical and precision equipment

## Release History

- 15 Apr 2021 at 14:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/61bde6a9-41a3-4088-8d8d-27d0887246de

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/61bde6a9-41a3-4088-8d8d-27d0887246de
  15th April 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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