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title: "Service Contract for the operation of the NMR instrument"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06c7cb"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD"
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# Service Contract for the operation of the NMR instrument

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06c7cb

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## Summary

The procurement process conducted by the University of Salford involved a direct service contract for the operation of an NMR instrument. This process fell within the services category, specifically administrative educational services, and was carried out in the sub-central government public authority sector. The award stage of the tender was completed on 9th July 2026, and the contract involves delivery within the UK, particularly in the Salford region. The procurement method was direct, without a competitive process, because the supplier, BRUKER UK LIMITED, is the manufacturer of the equipment, making it a sole supplier contract. The contract commenced on 1st August 2026 and will end on 31st July 2027, with a gross contract value of £48,121.

This tender presents a limited but strategic opportunity for businesses directly involved in the manufacture and maintenance of complex scientific instruments, particularly those providing specialised services with a focus on educational and research institutions. Companies experienced in servicing NMR instruments and capable of maintaining ongoing operations for such equipment would have been well-suited to engage in this contract. Although a direct award was made in this instance, similar tenders could provide growth opportunities for businesses that can offer competitive advantages through product knowledge, geographical proximity to the University of Salford, or added value services 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/064826-2026 |
| 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 | 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 | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £40,101 |

## Status

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

## 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 14:27 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064826-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064826-2026
  9th July 2026 - Contract details 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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