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Microscope service maintenance agreement renewal

UNITED KINGDOM NATIONAL NUCLEAR LABORATORY LIMITED

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Microscope service maintenance agreement renewal" involves the United Kingdom National Nuclear Laboratory Limited (UK NNL) as the contracting authority. This tender, classified under the CPV code for electron microscopes and additional classification for repair and maintenance services, centres on a 3-year service maintenance agreement renewal for an existing Jeol Electron Microscope. The procurement was conducted through a selective method, specifically as a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period concluded on 14th November 2025, with the service contract commencing on 16th November 2025 and running until 15th November 2028. All services are to be delivered within the United Kingdom, with the award notice published on 8th January 2026 indicating the process is in the award stage and is marked as active.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for companies specialising in electron microscope maintenance services, particularly those with experience in executing long-term service agreements. It indicates a stable revenue stream, valued at £234,497, for the awarded duration. Even though the tender is executed as a call-off from a framework, which may limit open competition, businesses adept in maintaining complex scientific equipment such as electron microscopes are well-suited to pursue similar future opportunities that the UK NNL might present. While this specific contract may not be suitable for SMEs or VCSEs as indicated by the procurement suitability criteria, it highlights the demand for niche expertise in the public sector, which specialist service providers can target for growth.

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Notice Title

Microscope service maintenance agreement renewal

Notice Description

3-Year Service Maintenance agreement renewal for an existing Jeol Electron Microscope

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-338a00b7-46bb-4a2d-9fe4-c7388203a28e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c1d41ea0-9495-4156-889d-7a805d6ec21a
Current Stage
Award
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

38511000 - Electron microscopes

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£234,497 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£234,497 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
16 Nov 2025 - 15 Nov 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNITED KINGDOM NATIONAL NUCLEAR LABORATORY LIMITED
Contact Name
Ruth Oladele-Coker
Contact Email
ruth.oladele-coker@uknnl.com
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WARRINGTON
Postcode
WA3 6AE
Post Town
Warrington
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD61 Warrington
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Warrington
Electoral Ward
Birchwood
Westminster Constituency
Warrington North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

JEOL (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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