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CSP25046 - ImageStream MKII Instrument, Maintenance & Service Plan

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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29 May 2025 at 09:37

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "CSP25046 - ImageStream MKII Instrument, Maintenance & Service Plan" has been conducted by UK Research and Innovation, a central government public authority based in Swindon, United Kingdom. Although it reached the contract award stage on 29th May 2025, the procurement was not competitive due to technical reasons. The associated categories are services, specifically miscellaneous repair and maintenance services, under the CPV code 50800000. This direct procurement method was concluded with a contract signed on 28th May 2025, covering the contract period from 22nd July 2025 to 21st July 2026. The contract, valued at £24,988.50 excluding VAT, was awarded to CYTEK BIOSCIENCES LTD, an SME located in Cambridgeshire, England.

This procurement provides a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in service and maintenance of advanced scientific instruments, particularly those firms capable of handling bespoke requirements. Companies with technical proficiency in maintaining ImageStream MKII Instruments could benefit from future similar tenders by aligning their services with the precise needs of organisations like UK Research and Innovation. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) involved in equipment maintenance and repair can explore opportunities to engage with central government authorities, enhancing their business growth in the sector of scientific research support services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CSP25046 - ImageStream MKII Instrument, Maintenance & Service Plan

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. UKRI require a maintenance & service plan towards their ImageStream MKII Instrument.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-052896
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028364-2025
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

50800000 - Miscellaneous repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£24,988 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
21 Jul 2025 - 21 Jul 2026 6-12 months
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

CYTEK BIOSCIENCES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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