Research Equipment Maintenance

Research Equipment Managed Maintenance Program

Description
The University has partnered with Thermo Electron Corporation to reduce
and manage maintenance costs associated with scientific and clinical equipment. Thermo
guarantees your costs and provides a comprehensive package of management services
along with detailed reports to help Research manage and control equipment
repairs. Key benefits of Managed Maintenance include:

• Use of existing service suppliers in order to maintain service quality and response time.
• Equipment inventory development and upkeep.
• Equipment management reporting.
• Reduction and stabilization of costs on a long-term basis.
• Consistent management of equipment under one Program.
• Purchase orders and payment for repairs administered by Thermo.

Vendor Contact
As equipment is included in Managed Maintenance, Thermo will contact each service vendor
to explain the relationship between Thermo and University of Kentucky Research and how we
will work together to meet your maintenance needs.

On-Site Thermo Personnel
Your Thermo site manager, Bien May (323-8773), will assist in all aspects of Program operation, including administration of Program equipment inventory, facilitation of repair documentation and invoice payments, liaison between all involved parties, and serving as a resource for questions or issues that may occur.