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UKRI-6210 MRC LMB Microscope Repair and Maintenance services

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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21 Jul 2026 at 15:26

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "UKRI-6210 MRC LMB Microscope Repair and Maintenance services" contract, awarded by UK Research & Innovation, has been completed. This tender covers repair and maintenance services under the CPV category of "Repair and maintenance services" and is located in the South West, United Kingdom. The contract, awarded on 21st July 2026, involves a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement, with Carl Zeiss Ltd chosen as the supplier. The contract period is set from 1st April 2027 to 31st July 2028, with a contract value of £65,656.32 GBP.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in equipment repair and maintenance services, particularly those proficient in working with sophisticated scientific instruments like microscopes. Large-scale companies with existing frameworks that align with such technical requirements are well-positioned to bid for similar contracts in the future. Such procurements can help businesses expand their service portfolio within the science and research sector, offering stability through ongoing maintenance contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI-6210 MRC LMB Microscope Repair and Maintenance services

Notice Description

Repair and maintenance servicing for microscopes.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d75cdccb-5688-42c8-9572-c78dac39b230
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/45525981-6adc-4508-9614-ed505a3203b9
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
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
£65,656 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£54,713 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
21 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2027 - 31 Jul 2028 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CARL ZEISS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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