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    ContractsNanoSIMS 50 Instrument Annual Service Contract
    Awarded contract

    NanoSIMS 50 Instrument Annual Service Contract

    Awarded
    €423k
    Published 4 Jun 2026

    Annual service and maintenance contract for NanoSIMS 50 analytical instrument including preventative maintenance, repairs, and technical support.

    🇬🇧United Kingdom· EnglandPublished 4 Jun 2026· 3 months agoviaFind a Tender
    Awarded
    €423k
    Published 4 Jun 2026

    Decision brief

    4 fields
    • Contract value
      €423,000
      Euros
    • Closing date
      Rolling
      No closing date published
    • Sector
      Research & Innovation
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    • Location
      🇬🇧United Kingdom
      England

    Suppliers

    1 supplier
    • CA
      Cameca
    Lead contractor

    Lifecycle

    Awarded

    Contract awarded. Originally published 3 months ago.

    4 June 2026
    Awarded — no open tender advertised

    Brief

    This is an annual service contract renewal for the NanoSIMS 50 (Nano-scale Secondary Ion Mass Spectrometer) instrument. The contract covers preventative maintenance, technical support, repair services, and instrument calibration to ensure optimal performance and availability of this precision analytical equipment. Suppliers should provide details on service scope, response times, parts availability, technician qualifications, and pricing for the contract period. The successful contractor will be responsible for maintaining instrument uptime and providing timely troubleshooting and repair services as needed.

    Track record

    4 awards · 4 winners
    Open field

    No single supplier dominates the field.

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    Who wins here
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    2. ANDREW BRADLEY LIMITED1× · 25%
    3. EJ PARKER TECHNICAL SERVICES (CENTRAL) LTD1× · 25%
    4. Cameca1× · 25%

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    Publisher
    UK Cabinet Office
    Licence
    OGL v3.0
    Source
    find-tender.service.gov.uk
    Record ID
    ocds-h6vhtk-06ad80
    OU
    Buyer
    THE OPEN UNIVERSITY
    Sector
    Research & Innovation