--- title: "Mini Competition for the Maintenance and Service of Associated Equipment for FEI Talos TEM to the University of Birmingham" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-034f8c" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-034f8c" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-034f8c.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-034f8c.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM" published: "2022-07-07" --- # Mini Competition for the Maintenance and Service of Associated Equipment for FEI Talos TEM to the University of Birmingham Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-034f8c [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-034f8c) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-034f8c.json) ## Summary The University of Birmingham has completed a tender process titled "Mini Competition for the Maintenance and Service of Associated Equipment for FEI Talos TEM." This procurement falls within the services industry, specifically relating to the repair and maintenance of optical equipment, classified under CPV code 50344000. The contract is based in Birmingham, UK, and the maintenance service is scheduled to run from 1 July 2022 to 31 March 2023. The procurement was conducted as a limited procedure, whereby responses were accepted only from suppliers under the NWUPC High Value Laboratory Equipment Framework Agreement - Lot 3. This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in high-quality maintenance and repair services of laboratory equipment, particularly those experienced in servicing transmission electron microscopes. Companies that are part of the NWUPC framework are particularly well-positioned to compete effectively. The contract, valued at £41,520.64 and funded by the European Structural Investment Funds, highlights the importance of reliability and quality in service delivery, making it an attractive opportunity for potential bidders aiming to expand their portfolio in public sector contracts. ## Notice The University of Birmingham wishes to enter into a contract for the service and maintenance of a FEI Talos TEM that will ensure that the relevant equipment is maintained and repaired to the highest quality standards. The overriding purpose and objective of the Contract is that the successful Contractor will work with the College to maintain the highest possible standards of reliability by operating an effective service, maintenance inspection and repair service, with contractually binding performance levels in order to deliver a high level of customer satisfaction. The start date for this equipment maintenance contract must start from 01 July 2022 until 31 March 2023. Responses will only be accepted from suppliers that have been awarded a framework under the NWUPC High Value Laboratory Equipment Framework Agreement - Lot 3, referenced as LAB3123 NW. This project is funded by the European Structural Investment Funds (ESIF) ### Lot Information Lot 1 The University of Birmingham wishes to enter into a contract for the service and maintenance of a FEI Talos TEM that will ensure that the relevant equipment is maintained and repaired to the highest quality standards. The overriding purpose and objective of the Contract is that the successful Contractor will work with the College to maintain the highest possible standards of reliability by operating an effective service, maintenance inspection and repair service, with contractually binding performance levels in order to deliver a high level of customer satisfaction. The start date for this equipment maintenance contract must start from 01 July 2022 until 31 March 2023. Responses will only be accepted from suppliers that have been awarded a framework under the NWUPC High Value Laboratory Equipment Framework Agreement - Lot 3, referenced as LAB3123 NW. This project is funded by the European Structural Investment Funds (ESIF) ### Procurement Information This contract was awarded following a mini competition under the NWUPC High Value Laboratory Equipment Framework Agreement - Lot 3, referenced as LAB3123 NW. All lot 3 suppliers were attached to the project to bid. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018660-2022 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Limited | | Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 7 Jul 2022 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 22 May 2022 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £41,520 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Cancelled | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## 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 | TLG31 Birmingham | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | FEI | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) - 50 - Repair and maintenance services ### Codes - 38511200 - Transmission electron microscope - 50344000 - Repair and maintenance services of optical equipment ## Release History - 7 Jul 2022 at 15:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018660-2022 ## Notice URLs - http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/index.aspx ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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