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Thermo Fisher - Aspex Explorer Maintenance Contract

UNITED KINGDOM NATIONAL NUCLEAR LABORATORY LIMITED

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20 Aug 2025 at 09:10

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by the United Kingdom National Nuclear Laboratory Limited focuses on a service contract for the maintenance of the Thermo Fisher Aspex Explorer Scanning Electron Microscope. The contract is set within the industry category of repair and maintenance services and spans across various regions in the United Kingdom, namely UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, and UKK. This procurement is at the award stage, as indicated by the active status of the contract with FEI UK Limited. The contract commenced on 2nd June 2025 and is scheduled to conclude on 31st May 2027, with the procurement method characterised as direct and conducted below the threshold, without competition.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in electron microscope maintenance and similar high-precision repair services to engage with a central government authority. While the procurement has been concluded and awarded to a large supplier, FEI UK Limited, similar future opportunities could be advantageous for companies with expertise in delivering specialised technical services and support. Businesses aiming for growth in collaborating with public authorities may find engaging with tenders of this nature beneficial, especially those with capabilities to service expansive geographical locations across the UK.

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Notice Title

Thermo Fisher - Aspex Explorer Maintenance Contract

Notice Description

Service Contract for the Thermo Fisher Aspex Explorer Scanning Electron Microscope 01/06/2025 - 31/05/2027

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058afa
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050039-2025
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
£50,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jun 2025 - 31 May 2027 1-2 years
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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