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UKRI- 5596 MRC LMB Maintenance contract for Electron Microscopes

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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17 Mar 2026 at 14:57

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process overseen by UK Research & Innovation involves a maintenance contract for electron microscopes, titled "UKRI- 5596 MRC LMB Maintenance contract for Electron Microscopes." This contract falls under the industry category of repair and maintenance services. The work is to be carried out in the South West region of the United Kingdom with postal code SN2 1FL. The procurement method used was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender closed on 6th January 2026, and the contract commenced on 9th February 2026, lasting until 30th November 2028. The procurement stage is at award status as of 17th March 2026, with Thermo Fisher Scientific being the awarded supplier.

This tender represents an opportunity for businesses specialising in the repair and maintenance services sector, particularly those with expertise in electron microscopy equipment. While it was not specifically oriented towards small and medium enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), larger firms or those with substantial experience in scientific equipment maintenance would likely find this opportunity fitting for business expansion. The substantial contract value of £1,552,511.06 GBP signifies a significant opportunity to engage with a leading organisation like UK Research & Innovation, boosting their portfolio within this specialised industry.

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Notice Title

UKRI- 5596 MRC LMB Maintenance contract for Electron Microscopes

Notice Description

Repair and maintenance servicing for electron microscopes.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0651ebd8-3ff2-4691-89c8-18a428bd9bf7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e723dd0c-44e8-4d8c-bfd7-2fe92156052d
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,552,511 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,552,511 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
6 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
9 Feb 2026 - 30 Nov 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FL
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFIC

Further Information

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