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UKRI-4194 Warranty extension for laser systems

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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08 Aug 2024 at 13:05

Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation has completed a procurement process for the extension of warranties on laser systems integrated into various pieces of equipment. The procurement, identified as UKRI-4194, falls within the services category with a CPV classification of repair and maintenance services of precision equipment. The contract, valued at approximately £168,121.10, covers delivery to Cambridgeshire. The process followed was a limited procurement method, justified based on the technical necessity and absence of competition, with the contract awarded on 20th July 2024.

This opportunity signifies potential growth for businesses specialising in advanced repair and maintenance services of precision laser systems. The contract was awarded to Newport Spectra-Physics Limited, highlighting the high level of specialisation required. Companies capable of delivering niche technical services, particularly in sectors requiring precise equipment maintenance, would find similar tenders beneficial for expanding their business operations and portfolio. The exclusive technical rationale underscores the importance of having unique capabilities and specialised knowledge in securing such contracts.

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Notice Title

UKRI-4194 Warranty extension for laser systems

Notice Description

Warranty extension for laser systems as incorporated into various pieces of equipment

Lot Information

Lot 1

Warranty extension for laser systems as incorporated into various pieces of equipment. 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/

Procurement Information

This contract is for an extended warranty for existing laser systems and the original equipment manufacturer is the only provider authorised to and technically capable of meeting our requirements, therefore an award of a contract without prior publication of a call for competition is justified under regulation 32(2)(b)(ii) of the PCR 2015 because competition is absent for technical reasons.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0488fc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025057-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£168,121 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Jul 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

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
TLH12 Cambridgeshire CC

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NEWPORT SPECTRA-PHYSICS

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