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02 Apr 2025 at 08:12

Summary of the contracting process

UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) has awarded a contract for the maintenance of laboratory equipment. This contract pertains to the Public authority - central government sector and is located in Swindon, United Kingdom. The procurement process is in the award stage, with the contract starting on 1st April 2025 and ending on 28th February 2026. The procurement was conducted through a direct method without competition due to technical reasons, involving the specific supplier Beckman Coulter UK Ltd. The total value of the contract is £24,139.92 gross.

This tender offers potential opportunities for businesses in the laboratory equipment maintenance services sector, particularly for those capable of providing specialised services such as repair and maintenance of centrifuges. Businesses that would be well-suited to compete in similar future opportunities include those that have the technical expertise required for specific equipment maintenance. Given UKRI's requirement for such services, firms that have established a reputation for reliability and technical skill in the laboratory services field can leverage these opportunities for substantial business growth.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

GSS25274 - Laboratory Equipment Maintenance

Notice Description

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded without competition due to an absence of competition for technical reasons, only a particular supplier can supply the goods, services or works required. UKRI had a requirement for a Laboratory Equipment Service Agreement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04fbad
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012395-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

42931000 - Centrifuges

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£20,116 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Apr 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20251 years ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2025 - 28 Feb 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK Research and 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
Not specified

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Beckman Coulter UK Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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