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UKRI-5081 Hydra Service Contract

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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16 Jul 2025 at 09:25

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) involved the "UKRI-5081 Hydra Service Contract" for scientific equipment maintenance services at the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC). The opportunity was classified under the services category, specifically for repair and maintenance, with a legal basis tied to legislation 2023/54. The contracting authority, located in Swindon, Wiltshire, completed the award to FEI UK Limited. The procurement method was direct and below-threshold, indicating no competition. The contract was signed on 14 July 2025 and runs from 29 July 2025 to 28 July 2026, with a gross value of £99,489.60.

This tender presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses in the repair and maintenance service industry to strengthen their portfolio by collaborating with a central government public authority. Companies that specialise in servicing scientific equipment and have proven capabilities in delivering high-quality maintenance services would be well-suited to compete for such contracts. Engaging in this type of procurement process can provide substantial business growth and enhance industry credibility for large-scale suppliers like FEI UK Limited.

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Notice Title

UKRI-5081 Hydra Service Contract

Notice Description

UKRI-5081 Hydra Service Contract - Service contract for existing scientific equipment at STFC

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-056015
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040422-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£82,908 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
28 Jul 2025 - 28 Jul 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
stfcprocurement@ukri.org
Contact Phone
+441793442000

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON, WILTSHIRE
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 UK LIMITED C/O OAKWOOD CORPORATE SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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