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GB-London: UKRI-4678 MRC LMS Microscopes Maintenance and Repair Services

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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13 Feb 2025 at 16:55

Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation has completed a public procurement process for the maintenance and repair services of microscopes (UKRI-4678 MRC LMS Microscopes Maintenance and Repair Services). The awarded contract, part of a call-off from the Framework Microscopes and Imaging Equipment LAB1028 AP, is valued at GBP 80,367.50. The services will be delivered in London, UK, with the contract period spanning from 3 March 2026 to 2 March 2031. The award was published on 13 February 2025, indicating the procurement is now in the award stage.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in repair and maintenance services, particularly those experienced with laboratory equipment. Large-scale firms like Leica Microsystems (UK) Ltd, which has been contracted for this tender, stand to benefit from engaging with well-funded governmental organisations such as UK Research & Innovation. Although this specific contract is not suited for SMEs or VCSEs, it highlights a substantial market for businesses with the capacity to provide high-quality, long-term maintenance and repair services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-London: UKRI-4678 MRC LMS Microscopes Maintenance and Repair Services

Notice Description

Microscopes Maintenance and Repair Services Additional information: Procurement Contract Transparency Data: Redacted contract documents will be made available within the next 30 days on the UKRI website at: https://www.ukri.org/about-us/procurement-contract-transparency-data. This Purchase Order forms a Call-off Contract from the Framework Microscopes and Imaging Equipment including Associated Servicing,Maintenance and Repairs LAB1028 AP

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/085c3d8c-3265-4c02-b98f-18c47293bec7
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£80,367 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£80,367 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Feb 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Feb 202510 months ago
Contract Period
3 Mar 2026 - 2 Mar 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION
Contact Name
MRC Procurement
Contact Email
mrcprocurement@ukri.org
Contact Phone
+441793867000

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FL
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LEICA MICROSYSTEMS (UK

Further Information

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