---
title: "Service contract renewal - Electron Microscope"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-065e28"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA"
published: "2026-02-27"
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# Service contract renewal - Electron Microscope

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-065e28

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## Summary

The University of East Anglia, a public authority within the sub-central government, has successfully completed a procurement process for the renewal of a service contract concerning the Zeiss Gemini 300 scanning electron microscope. Located at Norwich Research Park, Norwich, this procurement falls under the services category and specifically addresses repair and maintenance services for testing apparatus. The contract, valued at £32,544, will run from 18th February 2026 until 31st January 2027. The procurement method used was direct, categorised as below threshold and without competition. The contract was awarded to Carl Ziess Ltd, based in Cambridge, England, and was signed on 17th February 2026.

This procurement process presents opportunities for businesses specialising in high-precision equipment maintenance and servicing, particularly those familiar with advanced electron microscopy technologies. Companies in the scientific services industry capable of providing bespoke repair and maintenance solutions for complex apparatuses may find similar future procurements beneficial for business expansion. Although this specific contract was awarded without competition, understanding the service requirements and building a relationship with the buying organisation could position suppliers advantageously for upcoming opportunities.

## Notice

To provide a service contract for UEA's state of the art Zeiss Gemini 300 scanning electron microscope (SEM). This SEM is a modern, highly complex and high resolution instrument for research and teaching purposes.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017846-2026 |
| 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 | 27 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 18 Feb 2026 - 31 Jan 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £32,544 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA |
| Locality | NORWICH |
| Post town | Norwich |
| Postcode | NR4 7TJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH5 Norfolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk |
| Local authority | Norwich |
| Electoral ward | University |
| Westminster constituency | Norwich South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CARL ZIESS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50412000 - Repair and maintenance services of testing apparatus

## Release History

- 27 Feb 2026 at 12:01 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017846-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017846-2026
  27th February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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