---
title: "Confocal Microscope Service Contract"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-059059"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE UNIVERSITY OF KENT"
published: "2025-08-29"
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# Confocal Microscope Service Contract

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF KENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-059059

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## Summary

The University of Kent has awarded a contract for the servicing of a confocal microscope, crucial for undergraduate practicals, taught master projects, and research by PhD students and postdocs. This service contract, valued at £44,985 including VAT, entails the provision of labour and parts to ensure annual maintenance and calibration. The procurement process, completed as of 29th August 2025, was conducted via direct procurement below the threshold, without competition. The contract period spans from 29th August 2025 to 31st July 2026. The supplier chosen for this service is CARL ZEISS LTD, located in Cambourne, Cambridge.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in the maintenance and repair of scientific equipment, especially within the academic sector. Companies with expertise in providing reliable service support and parts for sophisticated lab equipment are particularly well-suited to this type of contract. The straightforward procurement method indicates that similar opportunities may arise without stringent competition, benefiting businesses with established reputations in specialised maintenance services. The successful fulfilment of such contracts can enhance business credibility, foster long-term relationships with educational institutions, and open avenues for future collaborations in the academic sector.

## Notice

The confocal microscope is used for undergrad practicals, taught master projects and for research by PhD students and post docs. The contract covers labour and parts. Not having the contract in place would mean the equipment would not be serviced and calibrated annually. PS44,985 inc VAT

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052432-2025 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 28 Aug 2025 - 31 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £37,488 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE UNIVERSITY OF KENT |
| Locality | CANTERBURY |
| Post town | Canterbury |
| Postcode | CT2 7NZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ44 East Kent |
| Local authority | Canterbury |
| Electoral ward | Blean Forest |
| Westminster constituency | Canterbury |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50800000 - Miscellaneous repair and maintenance services

## Release History

- 29 Aug 2025 at 11:42 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052432-2025
- 29 Aug 2025 at 11:23 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052419-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052432-2025
  29th August 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052419-2025
  29th August 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.kent.ac.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.zeiss.co.uk/corporate/home.html

## Provenance

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