Tender

UKRI-2895 LIQUID CHROMATOGRAPHY (AKTA SYSTEMS) MAINTENANCE, INCLUDING SOFTWARE

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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Summary of the contracting process

The UK Research & Innovation is seeking services for liquid chromatography (AKTA Systems) maintenance. The tender, titled "UKRI-2895 LIQUID CHROMATOGRAPHY (AKTA SYSTEMS) MAINTENANCE, INCLUDING SOFTWARE," falls under the repair and maintenance services of precision equipment category. The procurement is at an active stage with a total contract value of £700,000. The contract involves two lots with differing specifications and deadlines, offering opportunities for businesses providing service contracts for AKTA instruments and software. The submission deadline is April 25, 2023, and the award is scheduled for April 26, 2023.

This public procurement opportunity by UK Research & Innovation presents potential growth avenues for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in precision equipment repair and maintenance services. Businesses capable of providing comprehensive service contracts for AKTA instruments and software listed in the tender's specifications would be well-suited to compete. The flexible contract period with renewal options provides stability and room for continuous growth for successful bidders. Interested businesses should consider the requirements outlined in the tender to maximise their chances of securing this valuable contract.

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Notice Title

UKRI-2895 LIQUID CHROMATOGRAPHY (AKTA SYSTEMS) MAINTENANCE, INCLUDING SOFTWARE

Notice Description

The Laboratory of Molecular Biology (LMB) requires a service contract for liquid chromatography(AKTA) equipment.

Lot Information

Lot 1 A full/comprehensive service contract for all AKTA instruments and software listed in requirement 5.1

The LMB requires a comprehensive service contract for AKTA instruments to also cover its control software. Additional information: To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/respond/5548R52455

Options: This contract may be extended by up to 2 years, total possible contract duration is 4 years (2+1+1).

Renewal: This contract may be extended by up to 2 years. The contract may be renewed at the end of the original term or at the end of the extended term.

Lot 2 A full/comprehensive/ best endeavour service contract for all AKTA instruments and software listed in ITT Appendix A - Specification - requirement 5.2

The LMB requires a comprehensive service contract for AKTA instruments to also cover its control software.

Options: This contract may be extended by up to 2 years. The contract may be renewed at the end of the original term or at the end of the extended term.

Renewal: This contract may be extended by up to 2 years. The contract may be renewed at the end of the original term or at the end of the extended term.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03b4b9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008494-2023
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

50430000 - Repair and maintenance services of precision equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£700,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£700,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Mar 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Apr 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Mar 2023 - 31 Mar 2025 2-3 years
Recurrence
February 2025 at the earliest

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION
Contact Name
Procurement Manager - MRC LMB
Contact Email
mrcprocurement@ukri.org
Contact Phone
+44 1793867000

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
TLH12 Cambridgeshire CC

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

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