--- title: "Nexsa G2 Extended Warranty and Maintenance" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000794132" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000794132" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000794132.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000794132.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH" published: "2025-04-07" --- # Nexsa G2 Extended Warranty and Maintenance Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000794132 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000794132) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000794132.json) ## Summary The University of Edinburgh has awarded a contract for the extended warranty and maintenance of the Nexsa G2 Photoelectron Spectrometer, utilised by its School of Engineering. This contract, valued at £55,604.84, was signed on 24th March 2025 and will last for three years post the expiry of the current extended warranty on 3rd March 2025. This procurement process falls under the education industry category and took place in Edinburgh, UK (region UKM75). The procurement stage is at the award stage, following a limited procurement method without prior publication of a call for competition, due to the technical specificity of the services required. This tender creates significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in high-tech equipment maintenance and support, particularly those capable of providing specialised services similar to those required for the Nexsa G2 Photoelectron Spectrometer. Given the limited procurement method and the award to FEI UK Limited, businesses with the capability to support unique, sophisticated research equipment in educational settings would find themselves well-positioned to compete in future tenders of a similar nature. Large businesses with expertise in equipment servicing and maintenance, such as original equipment manufacturers, are particularly suited for such opportunities. ## Notice The School of Engineering currently utilises the Nexsa G2 Photoelectron Spectrometer to in relation to ongoing research activities. The use of an extended warranty and maintenance contract to ensure optimal operation performance is required to maintain utilisation rates. The instrument was procured and installed in 2022 and following expiry of the latest one-year extended warranty and maintenance contract on 3rd March 2025. This three-year renewal will guarantee ongoing servicing support from the original equipment manufacturer as the sole supplier of this instrument and its associated replacement parts. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The School of Engineering currently utilises the Nexsa G2 Photoelectron Spectrometer to in relation to ongoing research activities. The use of an extended warranty and maintenance contract to ensure optimal operation performance is required to maintain utilisation rates. The instrument was procured and installed in 2022 and following expiry of the latest one-year extended warranty and maintenance contract on 3rd March 2025. This three-year renewal will guarantee ongoing servicing support from the original equipment manufacturer as the sole supplier of this instrument and its associated replacement parts. ### Procurement Information Three-year extended warranty and preventative maintenance agreement awarded to the original equipment manufacturer (OEM), FEI UK Limited, based on their unique capability to maintain and support this specialised equipment with the aim of minimising equipment downtime and supporting high-quality research output. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR527693 | | Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Limited | | Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 7 Apr 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 24 Mar 2025 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £55,604 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH | | Locality | EDINBURGH | | Post town | Edinburgh | | Postcode | EH1 1HT | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh | | Local authority | City of Edinburgh | | Electoral ward | City Centre | | Westminster constituency | Edinburgh East and Musselburgh | | Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | FEI | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 71900000 - Laboratory services ## Release History - 7 Apr 2025 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR527693 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR527693 Nexsa G2 Extended Warranty and Maintenance - The School of Engineering currently utilises the Nexsa G2 Photoelectron Spectrometer to in relation to ongoing research activities. The use of an extended warranty and maintenance contract to ensure optimal operation performance is required to maintain utilisation rates. The instrument was procured and installed in 2022 and following expiry of the latest one-year extended warranty and maintenance contract on 3rd March 2025. This three-year renewal will guarantee ongoing servicing support from the original equipment manufacturer as the sole supplier of this instrument and its associated replacement parts. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.ed.ac.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000794132 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000794132. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000794132.json.