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Service contract renewal - Electron Microscope

UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA

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27 Feb 2026 at 12:01

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of East Anglia, a public authority within the sub-central government, has successfully completed a procurement process for the renewal of a service contract concerning the Zeiss Gemini 300 scanning electron microscope. Located at Norwich Research Park, Norwich, this procurement falls under the services category and specifically addresses repair and maintenance services for testing apparatus. The contract, valued at £32,544, will run from 18th February 2026 until 31st January 2027. The procurement method used was direct, categorised as below threshold and without competition. The contract was awarded to Carl Ziess Ltd, based in Cambridge, England, and was signed on 17th February 2026.

This procurement process presents opportunities for businesses specialising in high-precision equipment maintenance and servicing, particularly those familiar with advanced electron microscopy technologies. Companies in the scientific services industry capable of providing bespoke repair and maintenance solutions for complex apparatuses may find similar future procurements beneficial for business expansion. Although this specific contract was awarded without competition, understanding the service requirements and building a relationship with the buying organisation could position suppliers advantageously for upcoming opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Service contract renewal - Electron Microscope

Notice Description

To provide a service contract for UEA's state of the art Zeiss Gemini 300 scanning electron microscope (SEM). This SEM is a modern, highly complex and high resolution instrument for research and teaching purposes.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065e28
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017846-2026
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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

50412000 - Repair and maintenance services of testing apparatus

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£32,544 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Feb 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
18 Feb 2026 - 31 Jan 2027 6-12 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
UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR4 7TJ
Postcode Area
Norwich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Norwich
Electoral Ward
University
Westminster Constituency
Norwich South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Carl Ziess Ltd

Further Information

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