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GB-Cambridge: UKRI-4601 Budget for technical support for the C-Trap System B14

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) has awarded a contract for technical support budget for the Lumicks C-Trap system, titled "GB-Cambridge: UKRI-4601 Budget for technical support for the C-Trap System B14." The procurement process falls under the industry category of "Repair and maintenance services of precision equipment" with a contract value of £60,000. The procurement method was not specified. The contract is located in the East of England and covers the period from 6th January 2025 to 30th January 2026, with the contract awarded on 13th December 2024 and officially published on 19th February 2025. LUMICKS B.V., based in Amsterdam, has been identified as the supplier.

This tender provides a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in the servicing and maintenance of precision equipment to expand their portfolio, particularly those capable of offering long-term technical support. Although this specific procurement is complete, similar future tenders would be well-suited for large-scale companies with relevant expertise. It presents a collaborative opportunity for businesses to engage with UKRI, a major player in the research and innovation sector, thereby fostering business growth through bespoke technical solution offerings.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Cambridge: UKRI-4601 Budget for technical support for the C-Trap System B14

Notice Description

NOTE: This notice was updated on 19 February 2025 for the following reason: Terminating before the contract starts, in favor of a longer-term contract.(UKRI requires a contract for the provision of technical support budget for a Lumicks C-Trap system) 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/

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4e27b4a5-2fc6-46a3-9923-e15e61ed3253
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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

50430000 - Repair and maintenance services of precision equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
6 Jan 2025 - 30 Jan 2026 1-2 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
Procurement Manager MRC LMB
Contact Email
mrcprocurement@ukri.org
Contact Phone
+447593602434

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

LUMICKS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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