Tender

UKRI-4672 Centrifuge Service and Maintenance

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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Tender

21 Feb 2025 at 12:15

Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation is seeking bids for the "UKRI-4672 Centrifuge Service and Maintenance" contract. This procurement focuses on the maintenance service for centrifuges, rotors, and ultracentrifuges (Beckman systems), including software support and training. This open procedure falls under the "Repair and maintenance services" category (CPV: 50000000), with the service to be delivered in the East of England. The tender process is currently active and will close on 25th March 2025. The contract is expected to run from 10th April 2025 to 9th April 2029, with a budget estimate of GBP 400,000.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in repair and maintenance services, especially those with experience in dealing with complex scientific equipment like centrifuges. Companies capable of providing comprehensive maintenance, software solutions, and training for Beckman systems will find this contract particularly beneficial. This contract is not specifically targeted towards SMEs or VCSEs, but established firms within the relevant industry sector stand to gain growth opportunities by securing a long-term partnership with a prominent research organisation like UK Research & Innovation.

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Notice Title

UKRI-4672 Centrifuge Service and Maintenance

Notice Description

Centrifuges, Rotors, Ultracentrifuges (Beckman systems) Maintenance Service, including software and Training

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f885eb4a-2bb8-47df-80d7-462f630e27f7
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
9 Apr 2025 - 9 Apr 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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
Not specified

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

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