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Thermo Scientific Quattro S SEM Maintenance and Service Contract

ASTON UNIVERSITY

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23 Apr 2026 at 09:07

Summary of the contracting process

An award has been made for the "Thermo Scientific Quattro S SEM Maintenance and Service Contract" issued by Aston University, a public authority located in Birmingham, United Kingdom. The procurement pertains to the services industry, specifically focusing on the repair and maintenance of precision equipment. This contract was awarded directly without competition due to its being below the threshold, and it has been completed as of 23 April 2026. The contract signing took place on this date, with the service period extending from 25 May 2026 to 31 May 2029.

This tender signifies potential business expansion for providers specialising in scientific equipment services, offering opportunities for partnerships or subcontracting arrangements with FEI UK LIMITED, the awarded supplier. The nature of the contract suits businesses capable of delivering repair and maintenance services for precision technical equipment, primarily benefiting those with an established presence or expertise in technical service delivery within the sub-central government framework. Businesses that are agile and capable of extending their service range to cater to such niche scientific requirements are well-positioned to leverage this contract as a case study to fuel further growth.

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Notice Title

Thermo Scientific Quattro S SEM Maintenance and Service Contract

Notice Description

Thermo Scientific Quattro S SEM Maintenance and Service Contract Includes initial repair of equipment.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06893e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036921-2026
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

50430000 - Repair and maintenance services of precision equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£124,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Apr 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Apr 2026Yesterday
Contract Period
24 May 2026 - 31 May 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ASTON UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B4 7ET
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Nechells
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FEI

Further Information

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