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title: "UKRI-4247 Service contract for Thermo Fisher Scientific Helios 5 Hydra CX pFIB-SEM Instrument"
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# UKRI-4247 Service contract for Thermo Fisher Scientific Helios 5 Hydra CX pFIB-SEM Instrument

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-12cc3ea3-bae0-4659-b92d-35ce679dddb8

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## Summary

UK Research and Innovation awarded a service contract for the maintenance of the Thermo Fisher Scientific Helios 5 Hydra CX pFIB-SEM Instrument, located at CLF Octopus in the South East region, United Kingdom. The contract, valued at £97,545, falls under the "Repair and maintenance services" industry category and is scheduled to run from 29th July 2024 to 28th July 2025. The procurement process has been completed and the tender’s award stage was published on 13th January 2025. This tender utilised a non-traditional procurement method.

This contract presents an excellent opportunity for large-scale service providers within the maintenance sector, particularly those specialising in scientific instrumentation. Businesses with expertise in maintaining high-end laboratory equipment, like electron microscopes, would be well-suited to pursue similar contracts in the future, as the need for specialised services in this domain is critical for research organisations. Such contracts can secure steady revenue streams and enhance reputational standing in the niche market of scientific equipment maintenance.

## Notice

Service contract for the Thermo Fisher Scientific Helios 5 Hydra CX pFIB-SEM instrument installed at CLF Octopus.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7d1afc78-d3f8-4c8d-94d9-63255d112b0e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Jun 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jun 2024 |
| Contract period | 28 Jul 2024 - 28 Jul 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £97,545 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £97,545 |
| 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 AND 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 | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FEI UK LIMITED (PART OF THERMOFISHER SCIENTIFIC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

## Release History

- 13 Jan 2025 at 12:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7d1afc78-d3f8-4c8d-94d9-63255d112b0e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7d1afc78-d3f8-4c8d-94d9-63255d112b0e
  13th January 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=898919293
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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