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    ContractsElectron Microscope Maintenance Contract
    Awarded contract

    Electron Microscope Maintenance Contract

    Awarded
    £135.5k
    Published 12 Jun 2026

    UKRI is awarding a 2.5-year maintenance contract for an Electron Microscope under the High Value Laboratory Equipment framework agreement.

    🇬🇧United KingdomPublished 12 Jun 2026· 3 months agoviaContracts Finder
    Awarded
    £135.5k
    Published 12 Jun 2026

    Decision brief

    4 fields
    • Contract value
      £135,460
      Pounds sterling
    • Tender closed
      18 May 2026
      4 months ago
    • Sector
      Facilities Management
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    • Location
      🇬🇧United Kingdom

    Suppliers

    1 supplier
    • FU
      FEI UK Ltd
    Lead contractor

    Lifecycle

    Awarded

    Contract awarded. Originally published 3 months ago.

    12 Jun 2026Today18 May 2026

    Brief

    UKRI is seeking a supplier to provide a comprehensive maintenance contract for an Electron Microscope covering a 2.5-year period. This call-off contract will be awarded under the Framework agreement for High Value Laboratory Equipment (LAB3162 NW). The contract will ensure the electron microscope remains in optimal working condition through regular servicing, repairs, and technical support. Interested suppliers should have proven expertise in electron microscope maintenance and the ability to provide responsive technical service. This is a pre-planned maintenance arrangement designed to minimize equipment downtime and maintain research productivity.

    Track record

    32 awards · 28 winners
    Open field

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    Publisher
    UK Cabinet Office
    Licence
    OGL v3.0
    Source
    contractsfinder.service.gov.uk
    Record ID
    9efac165-b4a8-4e88-8bee-932032497345-901875
    UR
    Buyer
    UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION
    Sector
    Facilities Management