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title: "UKRI- 5596 MRC LMB Maintenance contract for Electron Microscopes"
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# UKRI- 5596 MRC LMB Maintenance contract for Electron Microscopes

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0651ebd8-3ff2-4691-89c8-18a428bd9bf7

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## Summary

The procurement process overseen by UK Research & Innovation involves a maintenance contract for electron microscopes, titled "UKRI- 5596 MRC LMB Maintenance contract for Electron Microscopes." This contract falls under the industry category of repair and maintenance services. The work is to be carried out in the South West region of the United Kingdom with postal code SN2 1FL. The procurement method used was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender closed on 6th January 2026, and the contract commenced on 9th February 2026, lasting until 30th November 2028. The procurement stage is at award status as of 17th March 2026, with Thermo Fisher Scientific being the awarded supplier.

This tender represents an opportunity for businesses specialising in the repair and maintenance services sector, particularly those with expertise in electron microscopy equipment. While it was not specifically oriented towards small and medium enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), larger firms or those with substantial experience in scientific equipment maintenance would likely find this opportunity fitting for business expansion. The substantial contract value of £1,552,511.06 GBP signifies a significant opportunity to engage with a leading organisation like UK Research & Innovation, boosting their portfolio within this specialised industry.

## Notice

Repair and maintenance servicing for electron microscopes.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e723dd0c-44e8-4d8c-bfd7-2fe92156052d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 9 Feb 2026 - 30 Nov 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,552,511 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,552,511 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFIC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

## Release History

- 17 Mar 2026 at 14:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e723dd0c-44e8-4d8c-bfd7-2fe92156052d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e723dd0c-44e8-4d8c-bfd7-2fe92156052d
  17th March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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