UKRI-6042 Maintenance contract for an Electron Microscope

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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12 Jun 2026 at 10:46

Summary of the contracting process

UK Research and Innovation has awarded a maintenance contract for an Electron Microscope to FEI UK Ltd. The contract, valued at £135,460.42, is part of the Repair and Maintenance Services industry category under the CPV code 50000000. This selective procurement was executed as a call-off from the High Value Laboratory Equipment Framework agreement LAB3162 NW, and was at the award stage as of 12th June 2026. The contract period is set from 18th June 2026 to 30th November 2028, with the procurement process being completed. The project encompasses multiple regions including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, and the United Kingdom.

This procurement represents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in high-value laboratory equipment and related maintenance services. As this tender was concluded under a selective procurement method, companies with experience in offering high-quality maintenance services for complex scientific instruments would be well-positioned to compete in similar future tenders. The involvement in such a high-profile project with UK Research and Innovation could strengthen a business’s reputation and open doors to further collaborations in the laboratory and maintenance service sectors.

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Notice Title

UKRI-6042 Maintenance contract for an Electron Microscope

Notice Description

UKRI have selected a supplier to provide a maintenance contract for an Electron Microscope for a period of 2 and a half years. This call-off contract has been awarded under the Framework agreement for High Value Laboratory Equipment LAB3162 NW.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-68053d5c-eeff-478a-b51a-aed7953ae881
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9efac165-b4a8-4e88-8bee-932032497345
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
£135,460 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£135,460 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
18 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
17 Jun 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH AND 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
Not specified

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FEI

Further Information

Notice Documents

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