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GSS25298 - Service Contract ICS-6000

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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14 Apr 2025 at 13:36

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) awarded a service contract, titled "GSS25298 - Service Contract ICS-6000", to Thermo Fisher Scientific. This procurement, falling under the industry category of repair and maintenance services, was concluded without competition due to unique technical requirements. Located in Swindon, the procuring entity responsible was the UK Shared Business Services Ltd, while Thermo Fisher Scientific, based in Hemel Hempstead, will fulfil the contract. The contract was signed on 8th April 2025 and is active from 9th April 2025 to 8th May 2025, with a total value of £12,535.69 GBP including VAT.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in technical repair and maintenance services to showcase their capabilities and possibly establish or strengthen their relationship with significant public sector entities such as UKRI. Companies with expertise in providing specialised service contracts and those capable of addressing unique technical requirements would be well-suited to pursue similar opportunities in the future. The procurement method used was direct, below the threshold of comprehensive competition, indicating that tailored, niche service providers have a unique chance for business growth in this market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GSS25298 - Service Contract ICS-6000

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. UK Research Innovation (UKRI) had a requirement for a Service Contract to be supplied.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05029c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014999-2025
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
SME

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
£10,446 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
8 Apr 2025 - 8 May 2025 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION
Additional Buyers

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LTD

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercial@ukri.org, coreservices@uksbs.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
Not specified
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFIC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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