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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 19:05

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Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) has finalised a contract titled "UKRI-4777 MRC LMS Optical Tweezers Repair and Maintenance Service" in the industry category of repair and maintenance services. This procurement process was specific to Inner London – West and reached the award stage, with the contract being signed on 21st February 2025. The procurement, completed through a limited method without prior publication of a call for competition, was driven by technical reasons, acknowledging that only a specific supplier, LUMICKS B.V., could fulfill the requirements due to the proprietary nature of the equipment involved. The overall contract value was £150,660.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in niche, high-tech repair and maintenance services. Particularly, companies with expertise in maintaining complex scientific equipment, such as the Lumicks C-Trap systems, would be highly suited to participate. LUMICKS B.V., being the sole provider of these unique integration systems involving microfluidics, optical tweezers, and fluorescence imaging, was awarded the contract, highlighting a lucrative market for businesses with proprietary technologies and highly specialized service capabilities.

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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

Procurement Information

The Lumicks C-Trap systems feature a unique integration of microfluidics, optical tweezers, and fluorescence imaging capabilities, which facilitate seamless and efficient data collection. Given the proprietary nature of both the hardware and software, no other suppliers can provide equivalent service contracts or support.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e987
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007933-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£150,660 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Mar 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Feb 20251 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

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
Postcode Area
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
TLI3 Inner London - West
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LUMICKS B.V.

Further Information

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