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UKRI-4976 Service Contract for Flow Cytometers

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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19 May 2025 at 18:05

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process undertaken by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), a sub-central government public authority, involves a service contract for flow cytometers. The contract, titled "UKRI-4976 Service Contract for Flow Cytometers," falls within the services category and covers the provision of a service for a period of one year, including preventative maintenance and emergency repair services. This initiative took place in the South West region of the United Kingdom, centred in Swindon, with the contract awarded on 9th May 2025 and active from 1st June 2025 to 31st May 2026. The procurement followed a direct method below the threshold without competition, reflecting its specific nature and requirements.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in repair and maintenance services, particularly those with experience in scientific equipment like flow cytometers. Given the nature of the procurement method, large suppliers can benefit from this direct award process, which provides a consistent revenue stream over the contract period. Companies similar in stature to Becton Dickinson UK Ltd, the awarded supplier, stand to gain particularly if they can offer competitive services that meet the precision and reliability requirements essential for scientific applications in public sector research settings.

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Notice Title

UKRI-4976 Service Contract for Flow Cytometers

Notice Description

UKRI MRC has appointed a supplier to provide a service contract for its Flow Cytometers for a period of one year. 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=949968675

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0517b3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022899-2025
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
£60,561 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jun 2025 - 31 May 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
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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