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title: "Thermo-Fisher (FEI) Electron Microscope Service Contract"
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# Thermo-Fisher (FEI) Electron Microscope Service Contract

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-36656c78-b356-409e-932c-4a897be3e885

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## Summary

The University of Sheffield has completed a procurement process for an annual service contract for Thermo-Fisher (FEI) electron microscopes, valued at £82,000. The procurement process was executed through a Single Source Authorisation (SSA) method, focusing on the services category, specifically for scanning electron microscopes. The contract, which spans from 20th June 2024 to 19th June 2025, was awarded on 18th July 2024 to FEI UK Limited, a supplier identified as an SME. The service will be conducted in Sheffield, England, with the delivery postcode S3 7HQ.

This contract presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in the maintenance and service of electron microscopy equipment, particularly those capable of providing secure services for high-tech scientific instruments. Small and medium-sized enterprises with expertise in electronic equipment servicing would find this tender particularly suited to their capabilities. As the purchase favoured an SME, similar businesses in the high-tech service industry could find potential growth opportunities by engaging in such procurement processes.

## Notice

Annual Service Agreement for selected Thermo-Fisher (FEI) instrumentation for the period 20.06.24-19.06.25. Instruments included on contract are Inspect F SEM (Secure), Inspect F50 SEM (Secure), Helios G3 FIB (secure).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f2829af3-a1eb-4e3b-a2c8-151c3c242d0e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Single Source Authorisation (SSA) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Jun 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | 19 Jun 2024 - 19 Jun 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £82,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £82,000 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD |
| Locality | SHEFFIELD |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S10 2TN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield |
| Local authority | Sheffield |
| Electoral ward | Broomhill and Sharrow Vale |
| Westminster constituency | Sheffield Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FEI |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 38511100 - Scanning electron microscopes

## Release History

- 11 Jul 2025 at 14:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f2829af3-a1eb-4e3b-a2c8-151c3c242d0e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f2829af3-a1eb-4e3b-a2c8-151c3c242d0e
  11th July 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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