---
title: "Service Contract for Cameca IMS 7FGeo"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000795543"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH"
published: "2025-04-07"
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# Service Contract for Cameca IMS 7FGeo

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000795543

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## Summary

The University of Edinburgh has awarded a service contract for the maintenance and continuous operation of the Cameca IMS 7FGeo instrument. The contract, valued at €89,891, has been awarded to CAMECA, a large-scale supplier based in Gennevilliers, France. This procurement falls under the education category and is described as a service contract. It specifically relates to the University of Edinburgh, UKM75 region. The procurement process, which is now in the award stage, was conducted via a limited procurement method without prior publication of a call for competition. The contract was signed on 28th February 2025 and will ensure operational continuity for 12 months, with the effective start date being 7th April 2025.

This tender represents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in the maintenance and servicing of scientific instruments, particularly those used in geosciences and environmental research. The requirement for a continuous service contract signifies an ongoing demand for high-quality, reliable servicing, making it an attractive prospect for companies with expertise and experience in this niche market. Businesses well-suited to compete for such contracts include those with a strong track record in technical maintenance and those that can supply specific, compatible replacement parts. Given the specialized nature of the existing equipment, this tender particularly favours suppliers capable of providing proprietary or bespoke services. The provision ensures support for the Earth and Environmental scientists in the UK, under the management of NERC, highlighting the importance and critical nature of the services required.

## Notice

Service Contract for Cameca IMS 7FGeo

### Procurement Information

School of GeoSciences currently uses CAMECA IMS 7f-GEO to provide an analytical service for the Earth and Environmental scientists in the UK under the management of NERC. Continuous service contract are required to ensure operational of the instruments. The existing instruments and service contract were procured and installed in 2018 are required to be renewed for 12 months. To ensure the continuous service of the instruments, 12 months contract renewal is required. All replacement parts would need to be ordered from the original supplier as they are the sole supplier. The 12 months service contract renewal will support the instrument in operation and continue provide service to UK scientists.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR527698 |
| 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 | 28 Feb 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 | £89,891 |

## 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 | CAMECA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance 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=APR527698

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR527698
  Service Contract for Cameca IMS 7FGeo - Service Contract for Cameca IMS 7FGeo

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.ed.ac.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000795543

## Provenance

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