---
title: "UKRI-5081 Hydra Service Contract"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-056018"
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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-056018

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## Summary

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a central government public authority based in Swindon, has completed the procurement process for the "UKRI-5081 Hydra Service Contract". This procurement falls under the services category, with a focus on repair and maintenance services. The contract was awarded through a direct procurement method without competition, below the threshold, and was signed on 14th July 2025. It covers the maintenance of scientific equipment at the STFC facility, with FEI UK Limited c/o Oakwood Corporate Services Ltd as the supplier. The contract began on 29th July 2025 and will conclude on 28th July 2026. The total contract value is approximately £99,489.60.

This tender presents robust opportunities for businesses in repair and maintenance services, particularly those with expertise in servicing scientific equipment. While the procurement method in this instance was direct and without competition, similar future opportunities may be suitable for businesses equipped to offer such specialised services to public sector clients. This contract highlights the potential for large companies, similar to FEI UK Limited, to secure government contracts, particularly if they can offer high-value technical solutions tailored for central government requirements. Businesses that can establish a reputation for reliability and precision in the scientific services industry may find advantageous prospects through collaborations with organisations like UKRI.

## 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/040425-2025 |
| 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/040425-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040425-2025
  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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