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UKRI-4890 Maintenance Contract for Centrifuges

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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21 May 2025 at 11:05

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22 Apr 2025 at 11:05

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17 Apr 2025 at 11:05

Summary of the contracting process

UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) has successfully concluded the awarding stage of a procurement process titled "UKRI-4890 Maintenance Contract for Centrifuges." This process, which falls under the services category, involved the selection of Beckman Coulter UK Ltd as the supplier. The contract, valued at £314,060.60 gross, pertains to the comprehensive maintenance of centrifuges and rotors over a three-year period, starting from 12 May 2025, with the possibility of a one-year extension. The procurement method employed was a direct award due to a lack of suitable tenders. UKRI, a public authority based in Swindon, managed this process, ensuring a strategic location within the UK for delivery and execution. The procurement was conducted in accordance with the legal framework provided by the UK Public Contracts Regulations 2023 and covered under international trade agreements such as GPA and CPTPP.

This procurement process presents substantial business growth opportunities for the selected supplier, Beckman Coulter UK Ltd, enabling them to not only strengthen their market presence in the maintenance services sector but also to build a long-term relationship with a prominent research organization. Large-scale enterprises with an established presence in repair and maintenance services, especially those specialising in high-tech laboratory equipment, would be well-suited to compete in such tenders. The guaranteed 48-hour on-site response time requirement highlights opportunities for businesses that can offer swift and reliable service delivery while adhering to strict operational standards and timelines.

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Notice Title

UKRI-4890 Maintenance Contract for Centrifuges

Notice Description

UKRI MRC has selected a supplier to provide a full comprehensive maintenance contract for its centrifuges and rotors for a period of 3 years. The agreement includes three preventative maintenance visits per year, OEM repair parts as required, labour costs and a guaranteed 48 hour on-site response time in case of breakdown. To view this notice, please click here: https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=951604713

Procurement Information

This contract is being awarded directly to a supplier that is not an excluded supplier by virtue of section 43 of the PA 2023 (switching to direct award) as no suitable tenders were received for the requirement as set out in the tender notice and therefore an award under section 19 of that Act is not possible.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0504bc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023769-2025
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
Direct award
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
£260,447 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£261,717 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
12 May 2025 - 11 May 2028 3-4 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

BECKMAN COULTER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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