---
title: "UKC NMR Facility"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05905a"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE UNIVERSITY OF KENT"
published: "2025-08-29"
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# UKC NMR Facility

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF KENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05905a

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## Summary

The University of Kent has awarded a contract for the maintenance of three Bruker NMR spectrometers, a cryoprobe, and a platform. This procurement falls under the services category and has been completed using the direct procurement method 'below threshold - without competition'. Bruker UK Limited, a large-scale supplier, has been selected as the supplier for this contract, valued at £172,719 including VAT. The contract period spans from 29th August 2025 to 31st July 2028. The primary location for the delivery of services is within the United Kingdom, specifically in the UKJ4 region, which includes Canterbury, where the University is situated.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in scientific equipment maintenance, particularly those operating within the realm of NMR technology. Companies with expertise in providing repair and maintenance services for complex scientific instrumentation, especially those familiar with Bruker systems, would find this contract particularly aligned with their technical capabilities. Businesses in this sector could benefit from establishing or expanding their service offerings to renowned academic institutions like the University of Kent, thereby enhancing their growth prospects within the academic and research segments of the market.

## Notice

Contracts for maintenance of 3 Bruker NMR spectrometers and a cryoprobe and platform. PS172,719 inc VAT.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052427-2025 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award 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 | 29 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 28 Aug 2025 - 31 Jul 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £143,934 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE UNIVERSITY OF KENT |
| Locality | CANTERBURY |
| Post town | Canterbury |
| Postcode | CT2 7NZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ44 East Kent |
| Local authority | Canterbury |
| Electoral ward | Blean Forest |
| Westminster constituency | Canterbury |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50800000 - Miscellaneous repair and maintenance services

## Release History

- 29 Aug 2025 at 11:36 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052427-2025
- 29 Aug 2025 at 11:23 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052420-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052427-2025
  29th August 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052420-2025
  29th August 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.kent.ac.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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