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title: "Purchase of an Extended Focus Microscope with Service and Support for 5 years"
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# Purchase of an Extended Focus Microscope with Service and Support for 5 years

Buyer: DEFENCE RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fd34aa8d-c6ec-48eb-84d5-798bfab7e774

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## Summary

The Defence Relationship Management is seeking to procure an Extended Focus Microscope with Service and Support for a period of five years, with an estimated contract value of £78,000. The tender was published on 7th December 2018 and entered its contract period starting from 5th February 2019, set to conclude by 4th February 2024. This procurement is classified under the industry category of Optical Microscopes (CPV Code: 38634000) and is currently in the Award stage, related to an open procurement process that allows for competitive bidding. The delivery address for the awarded contract is located in the South East region of the United Kingdom.

This opportunity presents significant growth potential, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in scientific equipment and support services. Companies that specialise in optical technologies, laboratory equipment, and long-term service contracts would be most suited for this endeavour. Engaging in such contracts enables businesses to establish or strengthen relationships with government entities, paving the way for future procurement opportunities in similar sectors.

## Notice

Purchase of an Extended Focus Microscope with Service and Support for 5 years

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1cee2106-fe6c-45f6-820d-99ff1b97c32e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Mar 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Jan 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Feb 2019 |
| Contract period | 18 Mar 2019 - 17 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £78,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £47,138 |
| 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 | DEFENCE RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT |
| 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LEICA MICROSYSTEMS (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38634000 - Optical microscopes

## Release History

- 18 Mar 2019 at 11:27 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1cee2106-fe6c-45f6-820d-99ff1b97c32e
- 18 Mar 2019 at 11:26 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1cee2106-fe6c-45f6-820d-99ff1b97c32e
- 7 Dec 2018 at 14:22 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/54477acd-94f8-4efe-9a5e-0669bb780168

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1cee2106-fe6c-45f6-820d-99ff1b97c32e
  18th March 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/54477acd-94f8-4efe-9a5e-0669bb780168
  7th December 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c9714a47-0677-4e73-9982-fb7f3340dc5c
  Invitation to Tender
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/cd9637f8-f3cb-43a5-a0f4-9dc26c7d3cfb
  Contract

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