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UKRI-5773 MRC RCAH Scanning Electron Microscope Service and Maintenance

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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20 Feb 2026 at 15:57

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) focused on providing service and maintenance cover for a Scanning Electron Microscope at RCAH MRC. Categorised within the services industry, the procurement was completed through a direct method, specifically using a below-threshold approach without competition. Located in Swindon, Wiltshire, the tender culminated with the active award to Jeol UK Ltd, who became the supplier, on the 20th of February 2026. The key contractual period commenced on the 19th of February 2026, ending on the 31st of March 2026, with a gross value of £38,230.25.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in repair and maintenance services, particularly those focused on laboratory equipment and electron microscopes. Large enterprises like Jeol UK Ltd were well-positioned to compete, given their experience and scale in delivering these specific services. Businesses aiming to expand within the UK, especially around Swindon and Welwyn Garden City, should consider exploring such opportunities through direct procurement methods for contracts not requiring competitive tendering, paving their way for growth in government-funded scientific sectors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI-5773 MRC RCAH Scanning Electron Microscope Service and Maintenance

Notice Description

Provision of Service and Maintenance cover of Scanning Electron Microscope at RCAH MRC

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065992
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015806-2026
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
£31,858 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Feb 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
19 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

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

JEOL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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