---
title: "UKRI-5773 MRC RCAH Scanning Electron Microscope Service and Maintenance"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-065992"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)"
published: "2026-02-20"
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# UKRI-5773 MRC RCAH Scanning Electron Microscope Service and Maintenance

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-065992

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) focused on providing service and maintenance cover for a Scanning Electron Microscope at RCAH MRC. Categorised within the services industry, the procurement was completed through a direct method, specifically using a below-threshold approach without competition. Located in Swindon, Wiltshire, the tender culminated with the active award to Jeol UK Ltd, who became the supplier, on the 20th of February 2026. The key contractual period commenced on the 19th of February 2026, ending on the 31st of March 2026, with a gross value of £38,230.25.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in repair and maintenance services, particularly those focused on laboratory equipment and electron microscopes. Large enterprises like Jeol UK Ltd were well-positioned to compete, given their experience and scale in delivering these specific services. Businesses aiming to expand within the UK, especially around Swindon and Welwyn Garden City, should consider exploring such opportunities through direct procurement methods for contracts not requiring competitive tendering, paving their way for growth in government-funded scientific sectors.

## Notice

Provision of Service and Maintenance cover of Scanning Electron Microscope at RCAH MRC

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015806-2026 |
| 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 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 19 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £31,858 |

## 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 | JEOL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

## Release History

- 20 Feb 2026 at 15:57 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015806-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015806-2026
  20th February 2026 - 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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