---
title: "UKRI-5081 Hydra Service Contract"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-056015"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)"
published: "2025-07-16"
---

# UKRI-5081 Hydra Service Contract

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-056015

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## Summary

The procurement process led by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) involved the "UKRI-5081 Hydra Service Contract" for scientific equipment maintenance services at the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC). The opportunity was classified under the services category, specifically for repair and maintenance, with a legal basis tied to legislation 2023/54. The contracting authority, located in Swindon, Wiltshire, completed the award to FEI UK Limited. The procurement method was direct and below-threshold, indicating no competition. The contract was signed on 14 July 2025 and runs from 29 July 2025 to 28 July 2026, with a gross value of £99,489.60.

This tender presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses in the repair and maintenance service industry to strengthen their portfolio by collaborating with a central government public authority. Companies that specialise in servicing scientific equipment and have proven capabilities in delivering high-quality maintenance services would be well-suited to compete for such contracts. Engaging in this type of procurement process can provide substantial business growth and enhance industry credibility for large-scale suppliers like FEI UK Limited.

## Notice

UKRI-5081 Hydra Service Contract - Service contract for existing scientific equipment at STFC

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040422-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 28 Jul 2025 - 28 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £82,908 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI) |
| Locality | SWINDON, WILTSHIRE |
| 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 UK LIMITED C/O OAKWOOD CORPORATE SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

## Release History

- 16 Jul 2025 at 09:25 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040422-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040422-2025
  16th July 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.ukri.org/

## Provenance

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