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UKRI-4874 Service Contract for Fusion Fib Instrument

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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15 Apr 2025 at 09:05

Summary of the contracting process

UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) has concluded the procurement process for a service contract titled "UKRI-4874 Service Contract for Fusion Fib Instrument" in the industry category of repair and maintenance services. This procurement relates to the region of Swindon, UK (SN2 1FL), and is currently at the Award stage, having completed the contract on April 15, 2025. This tender includes a three-year service contract for the Fusion Fib instrument with Becton Dickinson UK Ltd, providing two preventative maintenance visits per year and a 48-hour on-site response time for emergency repairs.

This tender offers a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in maintenance and repair services, particularly those with expertise in scientific instruments. The procurement method used was direct below threshold without competition, making it an attractive opportunity for businesses looking to secure government contracts with limited competition. Large enterprises, such as Becton Dickinson UK Ltd, are well-suited to meet the stringent requirements and deadlines of such service contracts, but smaller firms with relevant qualifications could also find similar opportunities in future tenders. This contract represents a stable and recurring revenue stream, fostering business growth and potential long-term partnerships with UK Research and Innovation.

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Notice Title

UKRI-4874 Service Contract for Fusion Fib Instrument

Notice Description

UKRI MRC has appointed a supplier to provide a service contract for its Fusion Fib instrument for a period of 3 years. The agreement includes two preventative maintenance visits per year and a 48 hour on-site response time for emergency repairs. To view this notice, please click here: https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=941162451

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050300
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015150-2025
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

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
£87,126 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
16 Apr 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 years
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
mrc procurement
Contact Email
mrcprocurement@ukri.org
Contact Phone
+441793442000

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

BECTON DICKINSON

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