Award

UKRI-5133 MRC LMB Microscope Servicing

ATAMIS LTD

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Award

29 Aug 2025 at 14:33

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "UKRI-5133 MRC LMB Microscope Servicing," conducted by ATAMIS LTD, focuses on providing repair and maintenance services for microscopes. The process falls under the industry category of repair and maintenance services and is located in multiple areas, including the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories. The procurement stage for this contract is the Award stage, with the contract awarded on 6th August 2025 and published on 29th August 2025. The selective procurement method used for this process was a call-off from a framework agreement, with the contract running from 1st August 2025 to 31st July 2028. The awarded contract has a total value of GBP 683,875.20.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in high-quality repair and maintenance services, particularly for large-scale suppliers like Carl Zeiss Ltd, which has been awarded the contract. The procurement, despite not being open to SMEs or VCSEs, allows large organisations in the industry to develop substantial business growth by servicing a specialised segment over a three-year period. Companies with capabilities in handling complex equipment maintenance across multiple locations are best suited to engage in similar contracts, maximising their growth potential through association with scientific and research institutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI-5133 MRC LMB Microscope Servicing

Notice Description

Repair and Maintenance Service for microscopes

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f2c1e0a3-93e6-4530-a6ea-b4044e7f225c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/55adc8e5-4c0e-4c49-865e-3686c39e3942
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£683,875 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£683,875 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Aug 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2028 3-4 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
ATAMIS LTD
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

CARL ZEISS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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