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GB-Harwell: UKRI-4648 Service Contract for Orbitor Robot & PCR Machine

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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13 Feb 2025 at 15:05

Summary of the contracting process

UK Research and Innovation has completed the procurement process for a service contract titled "GB-Harwell: UKRI-4648 Service Contract for Orbitor Robot & PCR Machine." The contract falls under the industry category of "Repair and maintenance services" and is based in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement has reached the Award stage, with the award being published on 13th February 2025, and the contract period commencing on 5th March 2025 and ending on 4th March 2026. The total contract value is £34,430 GBP.

This tender provides opportunities for businesses involved in the maintenance and servicing of technical and scientific equipment, particularly those specialising in robotics and PCR machines. Although the contract is not specifically aimed at SMEs or VCSEs, larger companies with the required expertise and experience, such as Life Technologies Ltd, which has secured this contract, would find this tender beneficial for business growth in the scientific research sector. Engaging in such contracts can enhance a company's portfolio and establish a reliable partnership with a leading research organisation.

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Notice Title

GB-Harwell: UKRI-4648 Service Contract for Orbitor Robot & PCR Machine

Notice Description

Service Contract for Orbitor Robot & PCR Machine 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/

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8855a9ab-1094-4b3c-a0c6-8a6f1a5d9dd7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9f6b9210-21dc-4f77-adcb-308a06fada0a
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
£34,430 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£34,430 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
5 Mar 2025 - 4 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LIFE TECHNOLOGIES

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