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Service Contract for the operation of the NMR instrument

UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD

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09 Jul 2026 at 14:23

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Salford has recently completed a procurement process for the service contract operation of an NMR instrument, with a relevant contract awarded as of 9th July 2026. This contract falls under the category of administrative educational services and is located within the UK, specifically in Salford. The procurement was initiated through a direct method, solely awarded to BRUKER UK LIMITED, the instrument's manufacturer, implying a non-competitive approach below the threshold. Importantly, the contract period extends from 1st August 2026 to 31st July 2027, ensuring consistent service management of the instrument for the upcoming year.

This procurement process creates distinct opportunities for specialised businesses, particularly those involved in manufacturing and servicing scientific instruments, to foster relationships with educational institutions such as universities. Businesses that can provide niche expertise, especially around specific scientific equipment, stand to benefit. Companies similar to BRUKER UK LIMITED, which can offer specialised and direct services, are ideally suited to compete in such procurement environments where bespoke and manufacturer-specific knowledge is paramount. This contracting opportunity demonstrates the potential growth paths for firms capable of fostering strategic partnerships in the educational sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Service Contract for the operation of the NMR instrument

Notice Description

The supplier is the manufacturer of the instrument and so this is a sole supplier with regards to service contract

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c7c6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064821-2026
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

CPV Codes

75121000 - Administrative educational services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£40,101 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jul 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
SALFORD
Postcode
M5 4WT
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Salford
Electoral Ward
Ordsall
Westminster Constituency
Salford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BRUKER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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