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UKRI-4912 Specialist Watering System Service Contract

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

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14 May 2025 at 15:05

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
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24 Apr 2025 at 13:05

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
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23 Apr 2025 at 11:05

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

UK Research and Innovation, a public authority within the sub-central government, has awarded a contract for a "Specialist Watering System Service Contract" to Avidity Science Ltd. This contract, identified as UKRI-4912, pertains to the industry category of repair and maintenance services and covers a location in the United Kingdom region of UKH12. The contract involves a direct procurement method due to the unique supply capabilities of Avidity Science Ltd, following their acquisition of Edstrom. Key dates include the start of the contract period on 8th May 2025, with an end date set for 31st March 2030, and a signing date on 7th May 2025. The value of the contract is £143,515 with a gross total of £172,218.

This direct award presents significant opportunities for growth in service provision, particularly for large businesses capable of supplying OEM parts and specialised software. The contract requires bi-annual preventative maintenance and 24/7 support, highlighting a need for businesses proficient in comprehensive maintenance services and quick response capabilities. Companies with experience in servicing and maintaining specialist systems, particularly those familiar with the Edstrom product line now under Avidity Science Ltd, would be especially well-suited to benefit from such procurement opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI-4912 Specialist Watering System Service Contract

Notice Description

UKRI MRC has selected a supplier to provide a service contract for its Specialist Watering System for a period of 5 years. The agreement includes two preventative maintenance visits per year, monitoring software license and 24/7 helpdesk support in case of system breakdown. To view this notice, please click here: https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=948494589

Procurement Information

The specialist watering system was provided and installed by Edstrom, who have since been acquired by Avidity Science Ltd. Avidity Science are the only supplier able to provide the required OEM parts and monitoring software for this system.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05063a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021427-2025
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
£143,515 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£143,515 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
8 May 2025 - 31 Mar 2030 4-5 years
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
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

AVIDITY SCIENCE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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