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UKRI-4777 MRC LMS Optical Tweezers Repair and Maintenance Service

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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04 Mar 2025 at 17:05

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Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) has completed the procurement process for the "UKRI-4777 MRC LMS Optical Tweezers Repair and Maintenance Service" contract. The project falls under the repair and maintenance services industry category and is located in London, United Kingdom. The tender process used an unspecified procurement method and reached the award stage on 21st February 2025. The service contract is valued at £150,660 and covers the period from 24th February 2025 to 24th January 2028.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for suppliers specialising in repair and maintenance services, specifically those with expertise in highly technical equipment such as optical tweezers. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) could particularly benefit, given the suitability criteria. Companies prepared to engage in a long-term service contract and providing consistent maintenance and repair services will find this contract well-suited to their capabilities. The successful bidder, LUMICKS B.V., a large company based in Amsterdam, has already been awarded the contract, demonstrating the potential for growth and cross-border business opportunities within this sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI-4777 MRC LMS Optical Tweezers Repair and Maintenance Service

Notice Description

Optical Tweezers Repair and Maintenance Service

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5a90bd42-9418-4f4f-a09c-532411996bf7
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
£150,660 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£150,660 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
24 Feb 2025 - 24 Jan 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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