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UKRI-4776 MRC LMS Optical Tweezers Repair and Maintenance Service

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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05 Mar 2025 at 16:05

Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) has awarded a contract for the repair and maintenance of Optical Tweezers under the title "UKRI-4776 MRC LMS Optical Tweezers Repair and Maintenance Service". This procurement falls under the industry category of repair and maintenance services (CPV: 50000000) and is specifically for services related to Optical Tweezers in Inner London – West (UKI3). The procurement stage has been completed, with the award being finalised on 21 February 2025. The contract, valued at £180,000, was awarded to LUMICKS B.V. via a limited procurement method due to the proprietary nature of the service required.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for companies specializing in highly specific and technically demanding repair and maintenance services. Businesses with expertise in maintaining comprehensive systems integrating microfluidics, optical tweezers, and fluorescence imaging would be particularly well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. The proprietary nature of the required services underscores the need for niche expertise, which can be a competitive advantage for businesses operating in technically advanced and specialized service sectors.

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Notice Title

UKRI-4776 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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e9e3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008095-2025
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
£180,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Mar 202511 months 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION
Contact Name
MRC Procurement
Contact Email
mrcprocurement@ukri.org
Contact Phone
+44 01793867000

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
TLI3 Inner London - West

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LUMICKS

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