---
title: "Service Contract for the operation of the NMR instrument"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06c7c6"
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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-06c7c6

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## Summary

The University of Salford has recently completed a procurement process for the service contract operation of an NMR instrument, with a relevant contract awarded as of 9th July 2026. This contract falls under the category of administrative educational services and is located within the UK, specifically in Salford. The procurement was initiated through a direct method, solely awarded to BRUKER UK LIMITED, the instrument's manufacturer, implying a non-competitive approach below the threshold. Importantly, the contract period extends from 1st August 2026 to 31st July 2027, ensuring consistent service management of the instrument for the upcoming year.

This procurement process creates distinct opportunities for specialised businesses, particularly those involved in manufacturing and servicing scientific instruments, to foster relationships with educational institutions such as universities. Businesses that can provide niche expertise, especially around specific scientific equipment, stand to benefit. Companies similar to BRUKER UK LIMITED, which can offer specialised and direct services, are ideally suited to compete in such procurement environments where bespoke and manufacturer-specific knowledge is paramount. This contracting opportunity demonstrates the potential growth paths for firms capable of fostering strategic partnerships in the educational sector.

## 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/064821-2026 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 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 | Active |
| 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 14:23 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064821-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064821-2026
  9th July 2026 - Contract award 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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