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title: "Microscope service maintenance agreement renewal"
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# Microscope service maintenance agreement renewal

Buyer: UNITED KINGDOM NATIONAL NUCLEAR LABORATORY LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-338a00b7-46bb-4a2d-9fe4-c7388203a28e

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Microscope service maintenance agreement renewal" involves the United Kingdom National Nuclear Laboratory Limited (UK NNL) as the contracting authority. This tender, classified under the CPV code for electron microscopes and additional classification for repair and maintenance services, centres on a 3-year service maintenance agreement renewal for an existing Jeol Electron Microscope. The procurement was conducted through a selective method, specifically as a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period concluded on 14th November 2025, with the service contract commencing on 16th November 2025 and running until 15th November 2028. All services are to be delivered within the United Kingdom, with the award notice published on 8th January 2026 indicating the process is in the award stage and is marked as active.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for companies specialising in electron microscope maintenance services, particularly those with experience in executing long-term service agreements. It indicates a stable revenue stream, valued at £234,497, for the awarded duration. Even though the tender is executed as a call-off from a framework, which may limit open competition, businesses adept in maintaining complex scientific equipment such as electron microscopes are well-suited to pursue similar future opportunities that the UK NNL might present. While this specific contract may not be suitable for SMEs or VCSEs as indicated by the procurement suitability criteria, it highlights the demand for niche expertise in the public sector, which specialist service providers can target for growth.

## Notice

3-Year Service Maintenance agreement renewal for an existing Jeol Electron Microscope

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c1d41ea0-9495-4156-889d-7a805d6ec21a |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 16 Nov 2025 - 15 Nov 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £234,497 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £234,497 |
| 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 | UNITED KINGDOM NATIONAL NUCLEAR LABORATORY LIMITED |
| Locality | WARRINGTON |
| Post town | Warrington |
| Postcode | WA3 6AE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire |
| ITL 3 | TLD61 Warrington |
| Local authority | Warrington |
| Electoral ward | Birchwood |
| Westminster constituency | Warrington North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | JEOL (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 38511000 - Electron microscopes
- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

## Release History

- 8 Jan 2026 at 16:19 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c1d41ea0-9495-4156-889d-7a805d6ec21a
- 8 Jan 2026 at 15:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c1d41ea0-9495-4156-889d-7a805d6ec21a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c1d41ea0-9495-4156-889d-7a805d6ec21a
  8th January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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