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title: "Thermo Fisher - Aspex Explorer Maintenance Contract"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-058afa"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNITED KINGDOM NATIONAL NUCLEAR LABORATORY LIMITED"
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# Thermo Fisher - Aspex Explorer Maintenance Contract

Buyer: UNITED KINGDOM NATIONAL NUCLEAR LABORATORY LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-058afa

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by the United Kingdom National Nuclear Laboratory Limited focuses on a service contract for the maintenance of the Thermo Fisher Aspex Explorer Scanning Electron Microscope. The contract is set within the industry category of repair and maintenance services and spans across various regions in the United Kingdom, namely UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, and UKK. This procurement is at the award stage, as indicated by the active status of the contract with FEI UK Limited. The contract commenced on 2nd June 2025 and is scheduled to conclude on 31st May 2027, with the procurement method characterised as direct and conducted below the threshold, without competition.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in electron microscope maintenance and similar high-precision repair services to engage with a central government authority. While the procurement has been concluded and awarded to a large supplier, FEI UK Limited, similar future opportunities could be advantageous for companies with expertise in delivering specialised technical services and support. Businesses aiming for growth in collaborating with public authorities may find engaging with tenders of this nature beneficial, especially those with capabilities to service expansive geographical locations across the UK.

## Notice

Service Contract for the Thermo Fisher Aspex Explorer Scanning Electron Microscope 01/06/2025 - 31/05/2027

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050039-2025 |
| 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 | 20 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Jun 2025 - 31 May 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £50,000 |

## 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

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

## Release History

- 20 Aug 2025 at 09:10 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050039-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050039-2025
  20th 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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