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title: "GB-Cambridge: UKRI-4602 Service Contract Aquilos cyro-FIB-SEM."
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# GB-Cambridge: UKRI-4602 Service Contract Aquilos cyro-FIB-SEM.

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-724f04cf-dce0-4c36-a7b4-f001d2a18bf2

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## Summary

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) has successfully completed the procurement process for the service contract titled "GB-Cambridge: UKRI-4602 Service Contract Aquilos cyro-FIB-SEM," awarded to FEI UK Limited. The procurement, categorized under Repair and maintenance services of precision equipment (CPV: 50430000), is valued at £30,724.55. This service contract, aimed at maintaining an FEI cryo-FIB-SEM, will be delivered in the East of England, with the contract period starting from 3rd January 2025 and ending on 2nd January 2026. The tender process began and concluded in December 2024.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the precision equipment maintenance sector, highlighting potential for those specializing in high-tech instrumentation services. Although the procurement is closed, similar future tenders may be highly beneficial for businesses with expertise in scientific equipment maintenance, particularly larger enterprises with the capacity to handle UKRI’s stringent service requirements. Engaging in contracts with high-profile research organisations like UKRI can enhance a company’s portfolio and provide substantial growth prospects.

## Notice

UKRI requires a contract for the supply of a service contract for an FEI cryo-FIB-SEM Additional information: Procurement Contract Transparency Data: Redacted contract documents will be made available within the next 30 days on the UKRI website at: https://www.ukri.org/about-us/procurement-contract-transparency-data/

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7410ff5a-f51c-4755-a2c8-5fe93d16165d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | 3 Jan 2025 - 2 Jan 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,724 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £30,724 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50430000 - Repair and maintenance services of precision equipment

## Release History

- 19 Feb 2025 at 12:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7410ff5a-f51c-4755-a2c8-5fe93d16165d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7410ff5a-f51c-4755-a2c8-5fe93d16165d
  19th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=913814784
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

## Notice URLs

- https://www.ukri.org/about-us/procurement-contract-transparency-data/

## Provenance

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