---
title: "Laboratory Equipment"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-051432"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH"
published: "2025-05-15"
---

# Laboratory Equipment

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-051432

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by the University of Plymouth, pertains to a contract titled "Laboratory Equipment Maintenance," under the industry category of laboratory services. The buying organisation is a public authority within the sub-central government sector, based in Plymouth, United Kingdom. As of 15th May 2025, the procurement stage is at the award and contract level, with CARL ZEISS LTD being the designated supplier. The contract, valued at £115,167.74, covers the period from 1st June 2025 to 31st May 2028, operating on a direct procurement basis, below the threshold and without competition. The process was completed with the signing of the contract on 7th April 2025.

This procurement opportunity offers significant scope for businesses involved in laboratory services, particularly those focused on equipment maintenance. SMEs in the scientific equipment industry, such as CARL ZEISS LTD, stand to benefit greatly, as such contracts provide steady revenue streams and potential for long-term partnerships with educational institutions. The direct procurement method suggests that businesses already well-positioned in the market could leverage existing relationships to efficiently meet the needs of organisations like the University of Plymouth. As this process was awarded below the threshold without competition, future opportunities may exist for businesses able to offer innovative solutions in related fields.

## Notice

Laboratory Equipment Maintenance

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021661-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2025 - 31 May 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £115,167 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH |
| Locality | PLYMOUTH |
| Post town | Plymouth |
| Postcode | PL4 8AA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK41 Plymouth |
| Local authority | Plymouth |
| Electoral ward | Drake |
| Westminster constituency | Plymouth Sutton and Devonport |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CARL ZEISS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71900000 - Laboratory services

## Release History

- 15 May 2025 at 11:02 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021661-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021661-2025
  15th May 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/

## Provenance

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