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GB-Cambridge: UKRI-4451 Service contract for Mass Spectrometers for three years

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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24 Jan 2025 at 15:05

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Summary of the contracting process

UK Research and Innovation has awarded a service contract valued at £536,994.78 for the maintenance and repair of mass spectrometers over a three-year period. This procurement process falls under the industry category of repair and maintenance services (CPV code 50000000) and pertains to the East of England. The contract, awarded to Thermo Fisher Scientific, will commence on 1st August 2025 and conclude on 31st July 2028. The procurement stage for this tender is complete, with the award status being made active on 15th January 2025.

This tender presents a significant business growth opportunity for companies specialising in repair and maintenance services, particularly those focussing on mass spectrometry equipment. Large-scale businesses like Thermo Fisher Scientific, capable of servicing and maintaining sophisticated laboratory instruments, are well-suited for such contracts. Engaging in this procurement process can lead to long-term partnerships with UK Research and Innovation, enhancing a company's portfolio and expertise in the scientific equipment maintenance sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Cambridge: UKRI-4451 Service contract for Mass Spectrometers for three years

Notice Description

Service contract for Mass Spectrometers for three years Additional information: This Procurement forms a Call-off Contract from the Framework Agreement for the Supply of Mass Spectrometry and Chromatography Equipment including Associated Servicing, Maintenance and Repairs (Reference LAB1029 AP) - Lot 10 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/ 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/

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-503763b2-5851-4ffe-87f5-0eaa8c6ea96f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c36c8b6-b045-429b-959c-80f857c5d7da
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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
£536,994 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£536,994 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2028 3-4 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 AND INNOVATION
Contact Name
MRC procurement
Contact Email
mrcprocurement@ukri.org
Contact Phone
07731008594

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
Not specified
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFIC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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