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UKC NMR Facility

THE UNIVERSITY OF KENT

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29 Aug 2025 at 11:36

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29 Aug 2025 at 11:23

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Kent has awarded a contract for the maintenance of three Bruker NMR spectrometers, a cryoprobe, and a platform. This procurement falls under the services category and has been completed using the direct procurement method 'below threshold - without competition'. Bruker UK Limited, a large-scale supplier, has been selected as the supplier for this contract, valued at £172,719 including VAT. The contract period spans from 29th August 2025 to 31st July 2028. The primary location for the delivery of services is within the United Kingdom, specifically in the UKJ4 region, which includes Canterbury, where the University is situated.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in scientific equipment maintenance, particularly those operating within the realm of NMR technology. Companies with expertise in providing repair and maintenance services for complex scientific instrumentation, especially those familiar with Bruker systems, would find this contract particularly aligned with their technical capabilities. Businesses in this sector could benefit from establishing or expanding their service offerings to renowned academic institutions like the University of Kent, thereby enhancing their growth prospects within the academic and research segments of the market.

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Notice Title

UKC NMR Facility

Notice Description

Contracts for maintenance of 3 Bruker NMR spectrometers and a cryoprobe and platform. PS172,719 inc VAT.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05905a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052427-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award 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

50800000 - Miscellaneous repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£143,934 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Aug 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Aug 20255 months ago
Contract Period
28 Aug 2025 - 31 Jul 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE UNIVERSITY OF KENT
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@kent.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CANTERBURY
Postcode
CT2 7NZ
Post Town
Canterbury
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ44 East Kent
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Canterbury
Electoral Ward
Blean Forest
Westminster Constituency
Canterbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BRUKER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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