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10 Jul 2026 at 09:10

Summary of the contracting process

Oxford Brookes University, located in Oxford, UK, recently completed a procurement process with the award and contract stages finalised on 10th July 2026. The procurement was for the servicing and maintenance of two microscopes, specifically the 1400PLUS & OneView models. Designated as a public authority under sub-central government classification, the university utilised a direct procurement method below the competition threshold to engage a supplier. The project falls under the services category for repair and maintenance of medical and precision equipment, applicable across multiple UK regions including UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, and UKK. The contract, valued at £178,645, extends from 10th July 2026 to 9th July 2031, highlighting a significant long-term investment in essential maintenance services.

This tender represents a robust opportunity for businesses specialising in precision equipment service sectors to develop partnerships with academic institutions like Oxford Brookes University. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in the maintenance of medical and precision instruments could find similar procurement processes beneficial for growth, allowing them to establish a reputable presence in the public sector. The engagement of JEOL(U.K.)LIMITED, a small to medium enterprise based in Welwyn Garden City, as the supplier reflects the capacity of SMEs to secure high-value contracts, promoting sustainable business development in these industries.

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Notice Title

Servicing and Maintenance of 2 x microscopes

Notice Description

Servicing and Maintenance of 2 x microscopes 1400PLUS & OneView

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c82f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065007-2026
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

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50400000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical and precision equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£178,645 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jul 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
9 Jul 2026 - 9 Jul 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OXFORD BROOKES UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
OXFORD
Postcode
OX3 0BP
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Oxford
Electoral Ward
Churchill
Westminster Constituency
Oxford East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

JEOL(U.K.)LIMITED

Further Information

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