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Service Contract for the operation of the NMR instrument

UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD

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09 Jul 2026 at 14:27

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by the University of Salford involved a direct service contract for the operation of an NMR instrument. This process fell within the services category, specifically administrative educational services, and was carried out in the sub-central government public authority sector. The award stage of the tender was completed on 9th July 2026, and the contract involves delivery within the UK, particularly in the Salford region. The procurement method was direct, without a competitive process, because the supplier, BRUKER UK LIMITED, is the manufacturer of the equipment, making it a sole supplier contract. The contract commenced on 1st August 2026 and will end on 31st July 2027, with a gross contract value of £48,121.

This tender presents a limited but strategic opportunity for businesses directly involved in the manufacture and maintenance of complex scientific instruments, particularly those providing specialised services with a focus on educational and research institutions. Companies experienced in servicing NMR instruments and capable of maintaining ongoing operations for such equipment would have been well-suited to engage in this contract. Although a direct award was made in this instance, similar tenders could provide growth opportunities for businesses that can offer competitive advantages through product knowledge, geographical proximity to the University of Salford, or added value services 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-06c7cb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064826-2026
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
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
Not specified
Contracts Value
£40,101 Under £100K

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
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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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