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UKRI-4247 Service contract for Thermo Fisher Scientific Helios 5 Hydra CX pFIB-SEM Instrument

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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13 Jan 2025 at 12:05

Summary of the contracting process

UK Research and Innovation awarded a service contract for the maintenance of the Thermo Fisher Scientific Helios 5 Hydra CX pFIB-SEM Instrument, located at CLF Octopus in the South East region, United Kingdom. The contract, valued at £97,545, falls under the "Repair and maintenance services" industry category and is scheduled to run from 29th July 2024 to 28th July 2025. The procurement process has been completed and the tender’s award stage was published on 13th January 2025. This tender utilised a non-traditional procurement method.

This contract presents an excellent opportunity for large-scale service providers within the maintenance sector, particularly those specialising in scientific instrumentation. Businesses with expertise in maintaining high-end laboratory equipment, like electron microscopes, would be well-suited to pursue similar contracts in the future, as the need for specialised services in this domain is critical for research organisations. Such contracts can secure steady revenue streams and enhance reputational standing in the niche market of scientific equipment maintenance.

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Notice Title

UKRI-4247 Service contract for Thermo Fisher Scientific Helios 5 Hydra CX pFIB-SEM Instrument

Notice Description

Service contract for the Thermo Fisher Scientific Helios 5 Hydra CX pFIB-SEM instrument installed at CLF Octopus.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-12cc3ea3-bae0-4659-b92d-35ce679dddb8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7d1afc78-d3f8-4c8d-94d9-63255d112b0e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£97,545 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£97,545 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jun 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jun 20241 years ago
Contract Period
28 Jul 2024 - 28 Jul 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
stfcprocurement@ukri.org
Contact Phone
+441235446553

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
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FEI UK LIMITED (PART OF THERMOFISHER SCIENTIFIC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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