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STA-26006 Spectrometer Repair

ROYAL HOLLOWAY AND BEDFORD NEW COLLEGE

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18 Oct 2025 at 10:21

Summary of the contracting process

Royal Holloway and Bedford New College awarded a contract for the repair of a spectrometer, noted as "STA-26006 Spectrometer Repair", to Thermo Electron Manufacturing Limited, trading as Thermo Fisher Scientific. The procurement falls under the industry category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment, taking place at Egham, United Kingdom. The procurement process, of a direct and below-threshold nature, was completed without competition, with the contract active from 25th September 2025 to 25th November 2025. The gross value of the contract amounts to £33,421, signed on 23rd September 2025.

This tender provides substantial growth opportunities for businesses involved in laboratory and precision equipment solutions, particularly those capable of executing quick, direct repair contracts without undergoing a competitive tendering process. Companies experienced in laboratory equipment, maintenance services, and integrated scientific solutions, especially large-scale or specialised service providers, would find this contract lucrative. The collaboration with an experienced public authority such as Royal Holloway can further enhance a company's portfolio and establish stronger business networks within the sub-central government sector.

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Notice Title

STA-26006 Spectrometer Repair

Notice Description

Awarded to Thermo Electron Manufacturing Ltd T/A Thermo Fisher Scientific for Investigations and repair of a Spectrometer

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05cf51
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066527-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)


CPV Codes

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£27,851 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
24 Sep 2025 - 25 Nov 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ROYAL HOLLOWAY AND BEDFORD NEW COLLEGE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@rhul.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
EGHAM
Postcode
TW20 0EX
Post Town
Twickenham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ25 West Surrey
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Runnymede
Electoral Ward
Englefield Green East
Westminster Constituency
Windsor

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THERMO ELECTRON MANUFACTURING

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