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GB-Cambridge: UKRI-4602 Service Contract Aquilos cyro-FIB-SEM.

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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19 Feb 2025 at 12:15

Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) has successfully completed the procurement process for the service contract titled "GB-Cambridge: UKRI-4602 Service Contract Aquilos cyro-FIB-SEM," awarded to FEI UK Limited. The procurement, categorized under Repair and maintenance services of precision equipment (CPV: 50430000), is valued at £30,724.55. This service contract, aimed at maintaining an FEI cryo-FIB-SEM, will be delivered in the East of England, with the contract period starting from 3rd January 2025 and ending on 2nd January 2026. The tender process began and concluded in December 2024.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the precision equipment maintenance sector, highlighting potential for those specializing in high-tech instrumentation services. Although the procurement is closed, similar future tenders may be highly beneficial for businesses with expertise in scientific equipment maintenance, particularly larger enterprises with the capacity to handle UKRI’s stringent service requirements. Engaging in contracts with high-profile research organisations like UKRI can enhance a company’s portfolio and provide substantial growth prospects.

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Notice Title

GB-Cambridge: UKRI-4602 Service Contract Aquilos cyro-FIB-SEM.

Notice Description

UKRI requires a contract for the supply of a service contract for an FEI cryo-FIB-SEM Additional information: Procurement Contract Transparency Data: Redacted contract documents will be made available within the next 30 days on the UKRI website at: https://www.ukri.org/about-us/procurement-contract-transparency-data/

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-724f04cf-dce0-4c36-a7b4-f001d2a18bf2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7410ff5a-f51c-4755-a2c8-5fe93d16165d
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50430000 - Repair and maintenance services of precision equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,724 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£30,724 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
3 Jan 2025 - 2 Jan 2026 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 & 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

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