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title: "UKRI-6042 Maintenance contract for an Electron Microscope"
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# UKRI-6042 Maintenance contract for an Electron Microscope

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-68053d5c-eeff-478a-b51a-aed7953ae881

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## Summary

UK Research and Innovation has awarded a maintenance contract for an Electron Microscope to FEI UK Ltd. The contract, valued at £135,460.42, is part of the Repair and Maintenance Services industry category under the CPV code 50000000. This selective procurement was executed as a call-off from the High Value Laboratory Equipment Framework agreement LAB3162 NW, and was at the award stage as of 12th June 2026. The contract period is set from 18th June 2026 to 30th November 2028, with the procurement process being completed. The project encompasses multiple regions including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, and the United Kingdom.

This procurement represents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in high-value laboratory equipment and related maintenance services. As this tender was concluded under a selective procurement method, companies with experience in offering high-quality maintenance services for complex scientific instruments would be well-positioned to compete in similar future tenders. The involvement in such a high-profile project with UK Research and Innovation could strengthen a business’s reputation and open doors to further collaborations in the laboratory and maintenance service sectors.

## Notice

UKRI have selected a supplier to provide a maintenance contract for an Electron Microscope for a period of 2 and a half years. This call-off contract has been awarded under the Framework agreement for High Value Laboratory Equipment LAB3162 NW.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9efac165-b4a8-4e88-8bee-932032497345 |
| 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 | 12 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 18 May 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 17 Jun 2026 - 30 Nov 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £135,460 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £135,460 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

## Release History

- 12 Jun 2026 at 10:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9efac165-b4a8-4e88-8bee-932032497345

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9efac165-b4a8-4e88-8bee-932032497345
  12th June 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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