---
title: "Service Contract for the operation of the NMR instrument"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06c7c0"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD"
published: "2026-07-09"
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# Service Contract for the operation of the NMR instrument

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06c7c0

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## Summary

The University of Salford, a public authority operating at a sub-central government level, has awarded a service contract for the operation of the NMR instrument. The contract pertains to the administrative educational services industry and is located in Salford, United Kingdom. This procurement process, initiated as a tender and now in the award stage, involved a direct procurement method without competition, given that the supplier, BRUKER UK LIMITED, is the sole manufacturer of the instrument. The contract is valued at £40,101 (excluding VAT) and is set to begin on 1st August 2026, concluding on 31st July 2027.

This award presents an opportunity for businesses that specialise in providing educational administrative services or have the capabilities to manage highly specialised scientific equipment. While this specific contract was awarded without open competition, similar opportunities may arise for small and medium-sized enterprises capable of delivering niche services in the educational and scientific sectors. Companies that can offer complementary services or products to universities and research institutions may also find opportunities for collaboration and growth through similar tender processes.

## Notice

The supplier is the manufacturer of the instrument and so this is a sole supplier with regards to service contract

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064812-2026 |
| Notice type | UK5 - Transparency Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £40,101 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD |
| Locality | SALFORD |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M5 4WT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West |
| Local authority | Salford |
| Electoral ward | Ordsall |
| Westminster constituency | Salford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services

### Codes

- 75121000 - Administrative educational services

## Release History

- 9 Jul 2026 at 14:14 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064812-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064812-2026
  9th July 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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