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Nexsa G2 Extended Warranty and Maintenance

UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Edinburgh has awarded a contract for the extended warranty and maintenance of the Nexsa G2 Photoelectron Spectrometer, utilised by its School of Engineering. This contract, valued at £55,604.84, was signed on 24th March 2025 and will last for three years post the expiry of the current extended warranty on 3rd March 2025. This procurement process falls under the education industry category and took place in Edinburgh, UK (region UKM75). The procurement stage is at the award stage, following a limited procurement method without prior publication of a call for competition, due to the technical specificity of the services required.

This tender creates significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in high-tech equipment maintenance and support, particularly those capable of providing specialised services similar to those required for the Nexsa G2 Photoelectron Spectrometer. Given the limited procurement method and the award to FEI UK Limited, businesses with the capability to support unique, sophisticated research equipment in educational settings would find themselves well-positioned to compete in future tenders of a similar nature. Large businesses with expertise in equipment servicing and maintenance, such as original equipment manufacturers, are particularly suited for such opportunities.

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Notice Title

Nexsa G2 Extended Warranty and Maintenance

Notice Description

The School of Engineering currently utilises the Nexsa G2 Photoelectron Spectrometer to in relation to ongoing research activities. The use of an extended warranty and maintenance contract to ensure optimal operation performance is required to maintain utilisation rates. The instrument was procured and installed in 2022 and following expiry of the latest one-year extended warranty and maintenance contract on 3rd March 2025. This three-year renewal will guarantee ongoing servicing support from the original equipment manufacturer as the sole supplier of this instrument and its associated replacement parts.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The School of Engineering currently utilises the Nexsa G2 Photoelectron Spectrometer to in relation to ongoing research activities. The use of an extended warranty and maintenance contract to ensure optimal operation performance is required to maintain utilisation rates. The instrument was procured and installed in 2022 and following expiry of the latest one-year extended warranty and maintenance contract on 3rd March 2025. This three-year renewal will guarantee ongoing servicing support from the original equipment manufacturer as the sole supplier of this instrument and its associated replacement parts.

Procurement Information

Three-year extended warranty and preventative maintenance agreement awarded to the original equipment manufacturer (OEM), FEI UK Limited, based on their unique capability to maintain and support this specialised equipment with the aim of minimising equipment downtime and supporting high-quality research output.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000794132
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR527693
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71900000 - Laboratory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£55,604 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
mritchi7@ed.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1316502759

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH1 1HT
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM75 City of Edinburgh

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FEI

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR527693
    Nexsa G2 Extended Warranty and Maintenance - The School of Engineering currently utilises the Nexsa G2 Photoelectron Spectrometer to in relation to ongoing research activities. The use of an extended warranty and maintenance contract to ensure optimal operation performance is required to maintain utilisation rates. The instrument was procured and installed in 2022 and following expiry of the latest one-year extended warranty and maintenance contract on 3rd March 2025. This three-year renewal will guarantee ongoing servicing support from the original equipment manufacturer as the sole supplier of this instrument and its associated replacement parts.

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