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Price Variation to 2025-2027 Life Technologies (Thermofisher) Maintenance contract

UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY

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02 Sep 2025 at 09:51

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Health Security Agency has awarded a contract for the maintenance and upgrade of real-time PCR machines and associated equipment, titled "Price Variation to 2025-2027 Life Technologies (Thermofisher) Maintenance contract". This procurement process falls under the industry category of repair and maintenance services of machinery (CPV code 50530000) and is located in the United Kingdom. Notably, the contract is valued at £1,832,811.71 and spans from 6 August 2025 to 5 August 2027. The award stage has been reached, with Life Technologies Limited acting as the supplier, and procurement was conducted using a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The tendering period ended on 1 May 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in machinery repair and maintenance, particularly those with the capacity to handle large-scale maintenance contracts. Although this particular award has been conferred upon a large company, smaller or specialised businesses could position themselves strategically in similar future procurement processes by demonstrating niche expertise or competitive pricing. Companies active in the UK, especially those with established presence or partnerships with organisations such as the UK Health Security Agency, would be well-suited for such contract opportunities, promoting business growth through recurring service agreements within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Price Variation to 2025-2027 Life Technologies (Thermofisher) Maintenance contract

Notice Description

Addition and upgrades to maintenance contract on real time PCR machines and other associated apparatus. Additional information: Total Value of contract uplifted to 1,832,811.71GBP

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ede0139f-ef26-40de-8c33-d6cab456f302
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/58f91aaa-fb52-4276-aaeb-63ef268086ed
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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

50530000 - Repair and maintenance services of machinery

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,832,811 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£34,053 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
5 Aug 2025 - 5 Aug 2027 1-2 years
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 HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CANARY WHARF, LONDON
Postcode
SE1 8UG
Post Town
South East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI45 Lambeth
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Lambeth
Electoral Ward
Waterloo & South Bank
Westminster Constituency
Vauxhall and Camberwell Green

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LIFE TECHNOLOGIES

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