Tender

UKRI-4672 Centrifuge Service and Maintenance

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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Tender

21 Feb 2025 at 14:05

Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation has initiated the tender process for a service and maintenance contract for laboratory centrifuges, specifically Beckman systems. The industry category for this procurement is repair and maintenance services. The contract is set to commence on 10th April 2025 and will run until 9th April 2029, covering locations in Cambridgeshire. The tender is currently in the active stage with an open procedure method, and the deadline for submission is 25th March 2025. Businesses can submit their responses electronically or in writing, with bids being opened on 26th March 2025.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in laboratory equipment maintenance and repair to secure a substantial long-term contract. With a total estimated value of £400,000, companies experienced in servicing complex laboratory instruments, including software and training provisions, are well-suited to compete. Small to medium enterprises with a strong track record in preventive and comprehensive maintenance services will find this tender especially advantageous for expanding their client base within the public sector.

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Notice Title

UKRI-4672 Centrifuge Service and Maintenance

Notice Description

Centrifuges, Rotors, Ultracentrifuges (Beckman systems) Maintenance Service, including software and Training

Lot Information

Comprehensive service contract for all Beckman instruments and software listed in requirement 5.1 of the specification

Comprehensive service contract for all Beckman instruments and software listed in requirement 5.1 of the specification. Additional information: To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/respond/825Q2SX2G6

Preventive maintenance as listed in requirement 5.2 of the specification

Preventive maintenance as listed in requirement 5.2 of the specification

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e6ac
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006779-2025
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

42 - Industrial machinery

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

42931100 - Laboratory centrifuges and accessories

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
9 Apr 2025 - 9 Apr 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

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
Not specified
Contact Email
mrcprocurement@ukri.org
Contact Phone
+44 7731008594

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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