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Zeiss Confocal Microscope Service Contract

The University Of Kent

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: The University Of Kent

Buyer Address: The Registry,, Canterbury, UKJ44, CT2 7NZ, United Kingdom

Contact Email: procurement@kent.ac.uk

Status
complete
Procedure
direct
Value
37488.0 GBP
Published
29 Aug 2025, 11:23
Deadline
n/a
Contract Start
28 Aug 2025, 23:00
Contract End
31 Jul 2026, 22:59
Category
n/a
CPV
50800000 - Miscellaneous repair and maintenance services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
CARL ZEISS LTD
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

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. £44,985 inc VAT

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Opportunity Context

Lots

Lot 1 Status: complete

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