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Service Contract for Helios NanoLab600i

UNITED KINGDOM NATIONAL NUCLEAR LABORATORY LIMITED

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01 Aug 2025 at 12:31

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involved a service contract titled "Service Contract for Helios NanoLab600i," managed by the United Kingdom National Nuclear Laboratory Limited, a central government public authority (GB-COH-03857752). This contract falls under the industry category of laboratory services and is situated in Warrington, United Kingdom. The procurement was conducted through a direct method, "Below threshold - without competition", marking the procurement stage as complete. The contract commenced on 30th July 2025 and is scheduled to conclude on 18th July 2026. The total gross amount for the contract is £92,433.60.

This procurement provides valuable opportunities for business growth, particularly for companies experienced in laboratory maintenance services. Large-scale businesses with capabilities in microscope servicing may find this contract aligns with their strengths, as illustrated by the successful supplier, FEI UK Limited (GB-COH-02380120), based in Altrincham. By participating in such tenders, companies can establish a presence in the public sector services market, building a portfolio of clients within key government scientific research institutions.

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Notice Title

Service Contract for Helios NanoLab600i

Notice Description

The service contract covers the annual maintenance and breakdown for the Helios FIB microscope in B170, Central Lab, and the Quanta SEM at Springfields.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-056b59
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045229-2025
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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71900000 - Laboratory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£77,028 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
29 Jul 2025 - 18 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
UNITED KINGDOM NATIONAL NUCLEAR LABORATORY LIMITED
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@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

FEI

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