---
title: "Service Contract for Helios NanoLab600i"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-056b59"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNITED KINGDOM NATIONAL NUCLEAR LABORATORY LIMITED"
published: "2025-08-01"
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# Service Contract for Helios NanoLab600i

Buyer: UNITED KINGDOM NATIONAL NUCLEAR LABORATORY LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-056b59

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## Summary

The procurement process involved a service contract titled "Service Contract for Helios NanoLab600i," managed by the United Kingdom National Nuclear Laboratory Limited, a central government public authority (GB-COH-03857752). This contract falls under the industry category of laboratory services and is situated in Warrington, United Kingdom. The procurement was conducted through a direct method, "Below threshold - without competition", marking the procurement stage as complete. The contract commenced on 30th July 2025 and is scheduled to conclude on 18th July 2026. The total gross amount for the contract is £92,433.60.

This procurement provides valuable opportunities for business growth, particularly for companies experienced in laboratory maintenance services. Large-scale businesses with capabilities in microscope servicing may find this contract aligns with their strengths, as illustrated by the successful supplier, FEI UK Limited (GB-COH-02380120), based in Altrincham. By participating in such tenders, companies can establish a presence in the public sector services market, building a portfolio of clients within key government scientific research institutions.

## Notice

The service contract covers the annual maintenance and breakdown for the Helios FIB microscope in B170, Central Lab, and the Quanta SEM at Springfields.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045229-2025 |
| 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 | 1 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 29 Jul 2025 - 18 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £77,028 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNITED KINGDOM NATIONAL NUCLEAR LABORATORY LIMITED |
| Locality | WARRINGTON |
| Post town | Warrington |
| Postcode | WA3 6AE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire |
| ITL 3 | TLD61 Warrington |
| Local authority | Warrington |
| Electoral ward | Birchwood |
| Westminster constituency | Warrington North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71900000 - Laboratory services

## Release History

- 1 Aug 2025 at 12:31 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045229-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045229-2025
  1st August 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.thermofisher.com
- http://www.uknnl.com
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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