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UKRI-4776 MRC LMS Optical Tweezers Repair and Maintenance Service

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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05 Mar 2025 at 14:15

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Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) has concluded the procurement process for the "UKRI-4776 MRC LMS Optical Tweezers Repair and Maintenance Service" project, located in London, United Kingdom. This tender falls under the "Repair and maintenance services" industry category. The procurement reached the award stage on 21st February 2025, with the awarded contract being published on 5th March 2025. The contract period is set to commence on 1st March 2025 and conclude on 1st February 2028. The contract, valued at £180,000, was awarded through a procurement method labelled as "Other -", indicating non-standard procurement processes were utilised.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in repair and maintenance services, particularly those with expertise in optical instruments. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be well-suited to compete for future opportunities of this nature, as demonstrated by the eligibility criteria. The award of this contract to LUMICKS B.V., a large-scale supplier, indicates a significant engagement and potential for similar future contracts, encouraging growth and expansion within the sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI-4776 MRC LMS Optical Tweezers Repair and Maintenance Service

Notice Description

Optical Tweezers Repair and Maintenance Service

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-be5fc4f6-3d47-4ad0-8b34-c179d914720a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f1a7cad4-46fd-484a-acc3-cdb82ff989c1
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
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2025 - 1 Feb 2028 2-3 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
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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
TLI London
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LUMICKS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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