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title: "PPE1001808 Direct Award for the Maintenance Contract for FEI Helios, Nova and Tecnai electron microscopes"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000768178"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW"
published: "2024-06-04"
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# PPE1001808 Direct Award for the Maintenance Contract for FEI Helios, Nova and Tecnai electron microscopes

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000768178

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## Summary

The University of Glasgow has awarded a maintenance contract for FEI electron microscopes via a direct award procedure to FEI Uk Ltd. The procurement method was limited, with the rationale being technical reasons. The contract, valued at £129,880.00, was signed on the 24th of May 2024. The contract covers services in the education sector and is located in Glasgow, UK.

This tender for maintenance services on electron microscopes provides business growth opportunities for SMEs with technical expertise in servicing advanced scientific equipment. Companies specialising in scientific equipment maintenance, particularly in the electron microscopy field, are well-suited to compete. The University of Glasgow as the buying organisation aims to ensure the continued operational efficiency of its electron microscopes through this awarded maintenance contract.

## Notice

PPE1001808 Direct Award for the Maintenance Contract for FEI Helios, Nova and Tecnai electron microscopes. Internal Procurement Policy Exception (PPE) Form completed.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

PPE1001808 Direct Award for the Maintenance Contract for FEI Helios, Nova and Tecnai electron microscopes. Continuation of maintenance contract with FEI (Thermofisher) for three electron microscopes for 12 months from 01/11/24. FEI is the OEM of all instruments. All microscopes have been under continuous contract since their installation (< 10 years for the Nova and Tecnai & < 5 year for the Helios).

### Procurement Information

Regulations 2015-33 (1) (b) (ii)Technical Reasons

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN506620 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Jun 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 May 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £129,880 |

## 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 | 1 |
| Supplier names | FEI |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50410000 - Repair and maintenance services of measuring, testing and checking apparatus

## Release History

- 4 Jun 2024 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN506620

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN506620
  PPE1001808 Direct Award for the Maintenance Contract for FEI Helios, Nova and Tecnai electron microscopes - PPE1001808 Direct Award for the Maintenance Contract for FEI Helios, Nova and Tecnai electron microscopes. Internal Procurement Policy Exception (PPE) Form completed.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.gla.ac.uk/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000768178

## Provenance

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