---
title: "PPE Ref 4556 Provision of maintenance contract for three instruments"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000583337"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW"
published: "2019-05-09"
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# PPE Ref 4556 Provision of maintenance contract for three instruments

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000583337

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## Summary

The University of Glasgow has recently completed the procurement process for a maintenance contract covering three instruments: the Tecnai T20 TEM, NovaNanolab FIB, and Xe DualBeam FIB. This procurement falls under the services category and was conducted through an open procedure. The related award was made on 2nd May 2019, with a contract value of £112,725.60. The procurement is situated in Glasgow (G12 8QQ), UK, and signifies the need for specialised maintenance for high-level equipment that has been under continuous contract since the warranty period lapsed.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the maintenance and support sector, particularly those with expertise in advanced technical instruments within the education industry. Companies capable of providing accredited engineers and specific parts for maintaining high-value equipment would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts. This procurement highlights the potential for growth within the realm of public contracts aimed at essential scientific and educational services.

## Notice

PPE Ref 4556 Provision of maintenance contract for three instruments, Tecnai T20 TEM and NovaNanolab FIB and Xe DualBeam FIB. Procurement Policy Exception Form completed

### Lot Information

Lot 1

PPE Ref 4556 Provision of maintenance contract for three instruments, Tecnai T20 TEM and NovaNanolab FIB and Xe DualBeam FIB. There is no suitable alternative supplier who can provide the accredited engineers and parts to maintain this high level equipment in the prime condition necessary. The instruments have been under continuous maintenance cover since the end of the original 12 month warranty period. This purchase is to extend the current agreement. Procurement Policy Exception Form completed.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY353681 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 May 2019 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 May 2019 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £112,725 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G12 8QQ |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Hillhead |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow North |
| Delivery location | TLM82 Glasgow City |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFIC (FEI; UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71350000 - Engineering-related scientific and technical services

## Release History

- 9 May 2019 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY353681

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY353681
  PPE Ref 4556 Provision of maintenance contract for three instruments - PPE Ref 4556 Provision of maintenance contract for three instruments, Tecnai T20 TEM and NovaNanolab FIB and Xe DualBeam FIB. Procurement Policy Exception Form completed

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.gla.ac.uk/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000583337

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